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to exemplify
01
to provide a concrete illustration that helps make a concept or idea more understandable
Transitive: to exemplify a concept
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
exemplify
3rd person singular
exemplifies
Present participle
exemplifying
Past simple
exemplified
Past participle
exemplified
Examples
To exemplify the concept of perseverance, think of a marathon runner who continues to push forward despite exhaustion and pain.
02
to clearly demonstrate a trait that is associated with a specific idea or category
Transitive: to exemplify a quality
Examples
The behavior of the coach exemplifies true sportsmanship, always displaying fairness, respect, and integrity.
Lexical Tree
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