Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See epitomize, epitomizer.
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- verb Alternative spelling of
epitomize .
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- verb embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
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Examples
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I think I kind of epitomise the goal of this team from the get go.
unknown title 2009
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FSJ KNOWS THAT "epitomise" IS HOW THE BRITS SPELL IT!
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After long spells in prison and aborted attempts to reintegrate into society, he could epitomise the so-called revolving door inmate.
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It was not only impressive but seemed to epitomise the essence of the droving days.
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In his interview with NUsport magazine, which was published last month, he spoke, for example, of his admiration for Vic and Paul Akers, the Arsenal father-and-son kit management team, who epitomise so many of the club's values.
Robin van Persie unlikely to show blind loyalty to trophyless Arsenal | David Hytner 2012
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But, as I have said - in brief - Berlusconi's success was founded upon his ability to epitomise all the bad things about the Italian state of mind: the fact that he played to the national psyche's follies and foibles enabled him to get away with murder.
Frederic Whyte: The Long-Overdue Demise of Silvio Berlusconi Frederic Whyte 2011
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Few epitomise the rise better than Grant Holt and Ruddy.
Kenny Dalglish bemoans Liverpool profligacy as Norwich City hold firm 2011
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It was not only impressive but seemed to epitomise the essence of the droving days.
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Eddie Jones, Australia's former coach, believes Flood and Youngs epitomise England's flaws.
Toby Flood: England's minimum aim is to make the World Cup semi-finals 2011
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At worst, it would epitomise the old shut-up-and-play attitude that seeks to keep athletes in their place and out of politics.
Handshake is not the answer to Anton Ferdinand-John Terry stand-off 2012
sonofgroucho commented on the word epitomise
I guess most of you would say epitomize.
October 14, 2007
kewpid commented on the word epitomise
not me!
October 14, 2007
seanahan commented on the word epitomise
I thought we had come to some sort of agreement on British/American spellings for things. Can we add the tag "British spelling" to all of these, will that fix it?
October 14, 2007