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typifies

The correct spelling is typifies.

How to pronounce typifies

verb

Say it like: Typ-ifee-s

The correct spelling is typifies. To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance. For example: "His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today."

Usage Examples

His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today.

The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent.

The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.
  2. 2.To portray stereotypically.
  3. 3.To serve as a typical or reference specimen of.

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