typify

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de représenter ou d'incarner les caractéristiques typiques d'une certaine classe, d'un groupe ou d'une catégorie.

A verb used to indicate the act of representing or embodying the typical characteristics of a particular class, group, or category.

1. Be a typical exampleB2formal

   To embody the essential characteristics of or serve as a typical example of something.

   Être typique de, incarner

   • Her behavior typifies the dedication of a true professional.
   • This small town typifies the charm of rural America.
   • The novel typifies the literary style of the 19th century.

   Synonymesembodyepitomizeexemplifypersonifyrepresent

2. Symbolize or representC1formal

   To express indirectly by an image, form, or model; to be a symbol of something.

   Symboliser ou représenter

   • The dove typifies peace in many cultures.
   • In the painting, the storm typifies the turmoil of the era.
   • The statue typifies the ideals of justice and freedom.

   Synonymesbetokenembodyepitomizeexemplifypersonifyrepresentstand for