epitomize

epitomize
epitomization, n.epitomizer, n.
/i pit"euh muyz'/, v.t., epitomized, epitomizing.
1. to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify: This meadow epitomizes the beauty of the whole area.
2. to make an epitome of: to epitomize an argument.
Also, esp. Brit., epitomise.
[1590-1600; EPITOM(E) + -IZE]

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