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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ex•em•pli•fy /ɪgˈzɛmpləˌfaɪ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -fied, -fy•ing. - to show or illustrate by example.
- to furnish or serve as an example of;
typify.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ex•em•pli•fy (ig zem′plə fī′),USA pronunciation v.t., -fied, -fy•ing. - to show or illustrate by example.
- to furnish or serve as an example of:The plays of Wilde exemplify the comedy of manners.
- Lawto transcribe or copy;
make an attested copy of (a document) under seal.
- Medieval Latin exemplificāre to copy. See exemplum, -ify
- Middle French exemplifier
- late Middle English exemplifien 1375–1425
ex•em′pli•fi′a•ble, adj. ex•em′pli•fi′er, n. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged typify, epitomize, depict, embody.
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