epitomize (Meaning)

Wordnet

epitomize (v)

embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

Webster

epitomize (v. t.)

To make an epitome of; to shorten or abridge, as a writing or discourse; to reduce within a smaller space; as, to epitomize the works of Justin.

To diminish, as by cutting off something; to curtail; as, to epitomize words.

epitomize Sentence Examples

  1. The arduous journey epitomized the endurance of the human spirit.
  2. Her unwavering dedication to her work epitomizes the true meaning of perseverance.
  3. The athlete's victory epitomized years of hard work and unwavering commitment.
  4. The squalid conditions of the slum epitomized the city's stark socioeconomic divide.
  5. The grandiose architecture of the palace epitomized the monarch's boundless power and wealth.
  6. The scientist's groundbreaking discovery epitomized the transformative power of human ingenuity.
  7. The virtuoso's mesmerizing performance epitomized the sublime beauty of music.
  8. The activist's unwavering stance against injustice epitomized the indomitable power of the human conscience.
  9. The chef's intricate culinary creations epitomized the artistry and precision of gourmet cooking.
  10. The traveler's captivating tales of adventure epitomized the allure and wonder of the unknown.

FAQs About the word epitomize

embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example ofTo make an epitome of; to shorten or abridge, as a writing or discourse; to reduce within a sm

summarize, outline, recap, sum up, brief, abstract,encapsulate, wrap up, reprise, consolidate

extend, prolong, elongate, elongate,extend, lengthen, lengthen, prolong, elaborate (on or upon), expand

The arduous journey epitomized the endurance of the human spirit.

Her unwavering dedication to her work epitomizes the true meaning of perseverance.

The athlete's victory epitomized years of hard work and unwavering commitment.

The squalid conditions of the slum epitomized the city's stark socioeconomic divide.