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单词 epitomize
释义

epitomize

verb

epit·​o·​mize i-ˈpi-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce epitomize (audio)
epitomized; epitomizing

transitive verb

1
: to serve as the typical or ideal example of
2
: to make or give an epitome of

Synonyms

  • abstract
  • boil down
  • brief
  • digest
  • encapsulate
  • outline
  • recap
  • recapitulate
  • reprise
  • sum up
  • summarize
  • synopsize
  • wrap up
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Example Sentences

This student's struggles epitomize the trouble with our schools. his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, “Nice guys finish last”
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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

epitomize

verb

1
as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • summarize
  • outline
  • encapsulate
  • recapitulate
  • reprise
  • abstract
  • brief
  • consolidate
  • recap
  • digest
  • boil down
  • sum up
  • wrap up
  • synopsize
  • condense
  • shorten
  • curtail
  • abridge
  • simplify
  • cut back
  • downsize
  • shrink
  • streamline
  • essentialize
  • concentrate
  • decoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • extend
  • prolong
  • lengthen
  • elongate
  • amplify
  • expand
  • supplement
  • protract
  • enlarge (on or upon)
  • elaborate (on or upon)
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2
as in to embody
to represent in visible form the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • embody
  • exemplify
  • symbolize
  • express
  • incorporate
  • personify
  • manifest
  • incarnate
  • illustrate
  • body
  • realize
  • personalize
  • typify
  • materialize
  • externalize
  • actualize
  • instantiate
  • substantiate
  • concretize
  • objectify
  • image

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disembody
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