exemplify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To show or illustrate by example.
  2. To be an instance of or serve as an example.
  3. To make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal.
  4. To prove by such an attested copy or transcript.

Pronunciation

/ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ /ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-exemplify.wav

Word forms

exemplify exemplifies exemplifying exemplified exemplifie

Etymology

From Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum (“example”).

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