epitomize
epitomize · epitomizes · epitomized · epitomizing
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To make an epitome ofTo make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense.
/əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/
» The Durga puja festival epitomizes the victory of good over evil.
Meaning
2 senses(British, English, Oxford, US)To make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense.
(British, English, Oxford, US)To be an epitome of.
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More definitions
- embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
Examples
4 sentencesThe Durga puja festival epitomizes the victory of good over evil.
He epitomizes the American dream.
ruОн олицетворяет американскую мечту. — marafon
Anna's radiant smile and graceful demeanor epitomize the elegance and poise commonly associated with Russian women.
To me, Olaf Stapledon's sci-fi writing epitomized the creativity of the British in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Translations
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By meaning 1
be an epitome:
Forms
epitomizes, epitomizing, epitomized, epitomized| Base form | epitomize · to epitomize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | epitomizes |
| Present participle | epitomizing |
| Past simple | epitomized |
| Past participle | epitomized |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle