Synonyms

typify

American

[tip-uh-fahy] / ˈtɪp əˌfaɪ /

verb (used with object)

typified, typifying

to serve as a typical example of; exemplify.
to serve as a symbol or emblem of; symbolize; prefigure.
to represent by a type or symbol.

typify British

/ ˈtɪpɪˌfaɪ /

verb

to be typical of; characterize
to symbolize or represent completely, by or as if by a type

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Other Word Forms

typification noun
typifier noun

Etymology

Origin of typify

1625–35; < Latin typ ( us ) type + -ify

Example Sentences

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What better show to typify that era of relative calm than what the characters on “Seinfeld” described as a show about nothing?

From The Wall Street Journal

I am just the biggest fan of Unai Emery - he is an amazing coach and he typifies all that is great about the game.

From BBC

Brook's misdemeanour occurred before England touched ground in Australia, but it typified the slapdash approach to regaining the urn.

From BBC

The government will hope to draw a line under a tumultuous 2025, with what they hope is an investment boom typified by recent announcements on Heathrow and on a new northern train line.

From BBC

A word that perhaps typifies Clarke's reign more than any other.

From BBC

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