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epitomize
[
ih-
pit
-
uh
-mahyz
]
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Origin
e·pit·o·mize
/
ɪˈpɪt
əˌmaɪz
/
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ih-
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uh
-mahyz
]
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verb (used with object),
e·pit·o·mized,
e·pit·o·miz·ing.
1.
to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify:
This meadow epitomizes the beauty of the whole area.
2.
to make an
epitome
of:
to epitomize an argument.
Also,
especially British
,
e·pit·o·mise
.
Origin:
1590–1600;
epitom(e)
+
-ize
Related forms
e·pit·o·mi·za·tion,
noun
e·pit·o·miz·er,
noun
un·e·pit·o·mized,
adjective
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White's experiments
epitomize
the crude, cruel vivisection industry.
They also
epitomize
a harmonic, sustainable relationship between humans and their environment.
Every war has them: a few searing images caught on film that come to
epitomize
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White's experiments
epitomize
the crude, cruel vivisection industry.
They also
epitomize
a harmonic, sustainable relationship between humans and their environment.
Every war has them: a few searing images caught on film that come to
epitomize
the conflict.
These train trips
epitomize
the old saying about the journey being as memorable as the destination.
The doctor, who speaks rapturously of automation, seems to
epitomize
the successful surgeon anywhere in the world.
Once again, this year's laureates
epitomize
these two criteria.
Opening day is supposed to
epitomize
a lot of things.
Immediately recognizable, these particular species
epitomize
charismatic megafauna.
The locations of our hospitals
epitomize
our differences.
Although they are secondary characters, they
epitomize
the proud and the poor.
COLLAPSE
Collins
World English Dictionary
epitomize
or
epitomise
(ɪˈpɪtəˌmaɪz)
—
vb
1.
to be a personification of; typify
2.
to make an epitome of
epitomise
or
epitomise
—
vb
e'pitomist
or
epitomise
—
n
epitomi'zation
or
epitomise
—
n
epitomi'sation
or
epitomise
—
n
e'pitomizer
or
epitomise
—
n
e'pitomiser
or
epitomise
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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Word Origin & History
epitomize
1590s, from
epitome
+
-ize
. Related: Epitomized; epitomizing; epitomizes.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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