exemplify
part of speech
verb (exemplify, exemplifies, exemplified, exemplifying)
meaning for a pupil
1) (formal) To be a typical example of something. tree →
2) (formal) To give an example to show what you mean. tree →
sense in the lessons
In English and exam questions it appears as «Which sentence best exemplifies…?» meaning «Which is the best example of…?». In stories and essays it shows that a person or thing is a perfect example of a quality. Phrases: exemplify a quality, is exemplified by.
examples
- Her kindness exemplifies the spirit of our school. tree →
- This poem exemplifies the use of rhyme. tree →
- Can you exemplify your point with a story? tree →
- The old castle exemplifies how people built long ago. tree →
- His hard work exemplified what a good team player does. tree →
- Which sentence best exemplifies a simile? tree →
- The rainforest exemplifies a habitat full of life. tree →
- In order to exemplify this, let us suppose that Orpheus, the son of Apollo, so renowned for his extraordinary musical powers, had existed at the present day. tree →
note
Related: example, exemplary (excellent, a model for others). Spelling: y changes to i before -es and -ed: exemplifies, exemplified. It is a formal word; in speech people say «is a good example of» or «shows».
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «exemplify» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.