typify

[ˈtɪpɪfaɪ]

typify Definition

• 1. to be a typical or characteristic example of something
• 2. to represent or symbolize something

Using typify: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "typify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The building typifies the architecture of the period.

• Example

  His behavior typifies the attitude of many young people today.

• Example

  The statue typifies the ideals of the ancient Greeks.

typify Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for typify

• represent
• embody
• exemplify
• characterize
• symbolize

Antonyms for typify

• atypical
• uncharacteristic

Phrases with typify

• typical of

  having the distinctive qualities or characteristics of something

  Example

  Her behavior is typical of someone who is under a lot of stress.

• typify something/someone as

  to describe or think of something or someone as having particular qualities or characteristics

  Example

  He typifies the successful businessman as portrayed in the media.

• typify the times

  to represent the attitudes, values, and beliefs of a particular historical period

  Example

  The music of the Beatles typified the times in which they lived.

Origins of typify

from French 'typifier', from Greek 'typos' meaning 'a mark, impression, or figure'

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Summary: typify in Brief

'Typify' [ˈtɪpɪfaɪ] means to be a typical or characteristic example of something, or to represent or symbolize something. It can be used to describe things that embody certain qualities or characteristics, such as 'The building typifies the architecture of the period,' or to describe people who are representative of a larger group, such as 'His behavior typifies the attitude of many young people today.'