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epitomize

[ ih-pit-uh-mahyz ]
/ ɪˈpɪt əˌmaɪz /
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verb (used with object), e·pit·o·mized, e·pit·o·miz·ing.
to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify: This meadow epitomizes the beauty of the whole area.
to make an epitome of: to epitomize an argument.
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Also especially British, e·pit·o·mise .

Origin of epitomize

First recorded in 1590–1600; epitom(e) + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM epitomize

e·pit·o·mi·za·tion, noune·pit·o·miz·er, nounun·e·pit·o·mized, adjective
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Words related to epitomize

characterize, embody, exemplify, illustrate, personify, represent, stand for, symbolize, summarize, sum up, mean, model, abbreviate, abridge, capsulize, compress, condense, contract, cut, digest

How to use epitomize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for epitomize

epitomize

epitomise

/ (ɪˈpɪtəˌmaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to be a personification of; typify
to make an epitome of

Derived forms of epitomize

epitomist, nounepitomization or epitomisation, nounepitomizer or epitomiser, noun
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