Epitomize
Epitomize verb - To represent in visible form.
Usage example: the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
Illustrate is a synonym for epitomize in typify topic. In some cases you can use "Illustrate" instead a verb "Epitomize", when it comes to topics like activity, substitute, representation. popular alternative
Illustrate
Illustrate verb - To show or make clear by using examples.
Epitomize is a synonym for illustrate in substitute topic. You can use "Epitomize" instead a verb "Illustrate", if it concerns topics such as representation, demonstrate. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- express and epitomize
- express and illustrate
- show and epitomize
- show and illustrate
- stand for and epitomize
- stand for and illustrate
- delineate and epitomize
- delineate and illustrate
- outline and epitomize
- outline and illustrate
- describe and epitomize
- describe and illustrate
- manifest and epitomize
- manifest and illustrate
Common collocations
| level | epitomize level | illustrate level |
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