Exemplified — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī/ ex·em·pli·fy

Meaning & Definition of Exemplified

Exemplified (verb)

  1. to show or illustrate by example
  2. to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
  3. to be an instance of or serve as an example, embody

Exemplified (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to show or make clear by using examples

    "in your review you don't really exemplify your points with specific examples from the novel"

    similar: demonstrated, illustrated, instanced
    related: adduced, cited, mentioned, quoted, named, specified, analyzed, broke down, clarified, cleared (up), explained, explicated, expounded, edified, elucidated, enlightened, illuminated, construed, interpreted, simplified, spelled out, detailed, enumerated, listed
    near: beclouded, blurred, clouded, darkened, fogged, muddied, obscured, confused, perplexed, puzzled

Related Entry: Exemplify (verb)

Exemplify is a different word from Exemplified. The synonyms below are for exemplify, not for exemplified.

  1. to show or make clear by using examples

    "in your review you don't really exemplify your points with specific examples from the novel"

    similar: demonstrate, illustrate, instance
    related: adduce, cite, mention, quote, name, specify, analyze, break down, clarify, clear (up), explain, explicate, expound, edify, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, construe, interpret, simplify, spell out, detail, enumerate, list
    near: becloud, blur, cloud, darken, fog, muddy, obscure, confuse, perplex, puzzle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Exemplified

The most common words with a similar meaning to Exemplified:

demonstrated, illustrated, instanced

Related Words for Exemplified

adduced, cited, mentioned, quoted, named, specified, analyzed, broke down, clarified, cleared (up), explained, explicated, expounded, edified, elucidated, enlightened, illuminated, construed, interpreted, simplified, spelled out, detailed, enumerated, listed

Near Antonyms of Exemplified

beclouded, blurred, clouded, darkened, fogged, muddied, obscured, confused, perplexed, puzzled

Word Forms of Exemplified

Inflections: exemplifying

Origin & Etymology of Exemplified

Middle English exemplifien "to demonstrate by example, serve as a model, validate a document," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French exemplifier "to make an official copy of (a document)," borrowed from Medieval Latin exemplificāre "to adduce as an example, copy," from Latin exemplum example:1 + -ificāre -ify

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Exemplified

What does "Exemplified" mean?

"Exemplified" means to show or illustrate by example. As a verb, it is defined as: to show or illustrate by example.

What is another word for "Exemplified"?

Other words for "Exemplified" include demonstrated, illustrated and instanced. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exemplified" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Exemplified"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exemplified". Common alternatives include demonstrated, illustrated and instanced.

How do you use "Exemplified" in a sentence?

Examples of "Exemplified" in a sentence: "in your review you don't really exemplify your points with specific examples from the novel".

Is "Exemplified" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Exemplified" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Exemplified"?

"Exemplified" is pronounced /ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī/ and divided into syllables as ex·em·pli·fy.

What is the origin of the word "Exemplified"?

"Exemplified" comes from Middle English exemplifien "to demonstrate by example, serve as a model, validate a document," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French exemplifier "to make an official copy of (a document)," borrowed from Medieval Latin exemplificāre "to adduce as an example, copy," from Latin exemplum example:1 + -ificāre -ify. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Exemplified" meaning "to show or make clear by using examples"?

When "Exemplified" (verb) means to show or make clear by using examples, synonyms include demonstrated, illustrated and instanced.