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Definition of Typify
1. Verb. Embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of. "The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition"
Exact synonyms: Epitomise, Epitomize
Generic synonyms: Represent, Stand For, Symbolise, Symbolize
Derivative terms: Epitome, Epitome, Epitome, Epitome, Type, Type, Type, Typification
Generic synonyms: Represent, Stand For, Symbolise, Symbolize
Derivative terms: Epitome, Epitome, Epitome, Epitome, Type, Type, Type, Typification
2. Verb. Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol. "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"
Exact synonyms: Represent, Stand For, Symbolise, Symbolize
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean
Specialized synonyms: Be, Embody, Personify, Epitomise, Epitomize
Derivative terms: Representation, Representative, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolisation, Symboliser, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolization, Symbolizer, Symbolizing, Typification
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean
Specialized synonyms: Be, Embody, Personify, Epitomise, Epitomize
Derivative terms: Representation, Representative, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolisation, Symboliser, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolization, Symbolizer, Symbolizing, Typification
Definition of Typify
1. v. t. To represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.
2. v. t. To embody the essential or salient characteristics of; to be the type of; as, the genus Rosa typifies the family Rosaceæ, which in turn typifies the series Rosales.
Definition of Typify
1. to serve as a typical example of [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES]