exemplify
To show or illustrate by exampleTo show or illustrate by example.
» I heard your idea on how to solve the problem, but I would have to ask you to exemplify what you mean.
Meaning
4 senses(ambitransitive)To show or illustrate by example.
exemplifizieren, veranschaulichen
прояснить примеромprojasnit' primerom, показать на примереpokazat' na primere
clarify by giving an example of
(transitive)To be an instance of or serve as an example.
(transitive)To make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal.
(transitive)To prove by such an attested copy or transcript.
Examples
1 sentencesI heard your idea on how to solve the problem, but I would have to ask you to exemplify what you mean.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle English exemplifien, from Middle French exemplifier and its etymon Medieval LaFrom Middle English exemplifien, from Middle French exemplifier and its etymon Medieval Latin exemplificō, from Latin exemplum (“example”).
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Forms
exemplifies, exemplifying, exemplified, exemplified| Base form | exemplify · to exemplify |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | exemplifies |
| Present participle | exemplifying |
| Past simple | exemplified |
| Past participle | exemplified |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonyms- clarify by giving an example of:illustrateinstance
- be typical of:represent
Word 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