exemplify
/ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ verb C1- To show or illustrate by example.
- To be an instance of or serve as an example.
- To make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal.
- To prove by such an attested copy or transcript.
He/she/it exemplifies · Past exemplified · Past participle exemplified · -ing form exemplifying
Verb forms
- Base form
- exemplify
- He/she/it
- exemplifies
- Past
- exemplified
- Past participle
- exemplified
- -ing form
- exemplifying
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London taxi drivers, famously required to memorize the labyrinthine street network for a rigorous exam, beautifully exemplify this fascinating phenomenon.
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