To serve as a typical example of; to illustrate or demonstrate by example. To be a perfect instance of a particular quality or type.
From Latin 'exemplificare,' combining 'exemplum' (example) and 'facere' (to make). Literally means 'to make an example of' - to turn something into a clear illustration of a principle or quality.
Exemplify = 'example-ify' = to MAKE something into an example! When someone exemplifies courage, they're not just brave - they're so brave they become the walking definition of courage. They turn abstract concepts into concrete, visible examples.
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