English Explanatory Dictionary

epitomize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense.
  2. To be an epitome of.

Pronunciation

/əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-epitomize.wav

Word forms

epitomize epitomizes epitomizing epitomized epitomise

Etymology

From epitome + -ize.

Synonyms

sum up

Related words

epitomistic epitomy

Derived words

epitomization epitomizer unepitomized
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