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ig-ZEMPL-if-eye/ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ/

To exemplify is to be a typical example, or to show by example: this case exemplifies; exemplified by. Illustrate is close; example is the noun. The case exemplifies why anonymous marking matters. Do not write “exemplify an example”.

Meaning

To be a typical example of something, or to show it by an example.

Examples

• “The case exemplifies why anonymous marking matters.”
• “Her career exemplifies social mobility, which is the “is a typical case of” sense.”

Good to know

exemplify + noun; exemplified by. Noun: example. Close: illustrate. Academic conclusions. Not “for exemplify” — for example.

Near in meaning

illustrate

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