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Typify Definition & Meaning

typify
verb
  1. embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; "The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition"
  2. express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"

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Frequently asked questions

What does typify mean?
embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; "The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition" express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"
What part of speech is typify?
Typify is a verb.
How many definitions does typify have?
Typify has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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