I heard your idea on how to solve the problem, but I would have to ask you to exemplify what you mean.
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Exemplify
/ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/
Synonyms for "exemplify" (171 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Verb(5 words)
absolveaccount foraddressadumbrateallegorizebody forthcall to mindcitecite a particularclarifyclear upcrackdecipherdemonstratedemythologizedepictdescentdischargedispensedisplay
Adjective(3 words)
accurate modelbehavioral demodevelopmental model
Noun(7 words)
arabidopsis thaliana modelarchetypeautonomously ledcase exampleclassroom modelingcommunal living modelsdescribe events
Strong matches (51)
documentelucidateemblematizeembodyenlightenepitomizeeuhemerizeexampleexceptexcuseexemptexhibitexplainexplain awayexplicateexpositexpoundfigurefit the patternforeshadow
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freegive a for-instancegive reason forgive the meaningilluminateillustrateimageimpersonateincarnateinstanceinterpret
Adjective(3 words)
educational example claimeducational featureillustrative diagram
Verb(11 words)
Noun(6 words)
Related words (85)
itemizelead the waylet offmake clearmake plainmirrormodelnameparticularizepersonalizepersonatepersonifypopularizeprefigurepretypifyprojectquoterationalizerealizereflect
Verb(11 words)
lead by examplemodeledparticularizedserve as role modelshowcasedstandardingsymbolizetypifiedtypifiestypifytypify common traits
Noun(30 words)
learning examplemodel behaviormodel building exercisemodel followingmodel numbersmodel organism geneticmodel organism teachingmodel schoolmodel sentencemodel textmodelingmodeling instruction descriptormodeling interactionsmodeling organism geneticsmodeling toolsmodellingparagonsperfect predictorprompted imitationprototypes
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sample paragraphshowcasesshowcasingteaching model demonstrationteaching sampletemplatestop example of selfhoodtypifyingtypifying characteristictypifying illustration
Determiner(2 words)
more ecosystem modelingmost living organism specimen
Adjective(1 words)
terrestrial model family
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: illustrate, represent, absolve, account for, accurate model.
- Sentence evidence is available for exemplify, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "exemplify".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "exemplify"
Keep "exemplify" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "exemplify" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "exemplify", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "exemplify" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesclear illustrationexemplary conductgood modelstandard examplestrong illustrationtypical example
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Exemplify.
Source: tatoeba (7810145)
The Only Revolution, by Jiddu Krishnamurti, and Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is, a translation with commentary, by A. C. Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Prabhupāda, exemplify some of the excellent writings in English by men from India. Bhagavad-Gītā is a holy book in Hinduism.
Source: tatoeba (10564071)
The 23 sites being considered by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, to be added to its World Heritage List include coal mines, steel works and shipyards that exemplify how Japan became the first Asian nation to enter the modern industrial age from 1850 to 1910.
Source: tatoeba (11529635)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "exemplify"?
Closest matches include illustrate, represent, absolve, account for, accurate model.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "exemplify"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.