exemplificar
1. to be a typical or outstanding example of something; to show or illustrate by example
Her dedication to the job exemplifies the values of our company.
Sua dedicação ao trabalho exemplifica os valores da nossa empresa.
2. to make clear or easier to understand by providing examples
The teacher exemplified the concept with several real-world scenarios.
O professor exemplificou o conceito com vários cenários do mundo real.
3. to serve as a perfect or typical example of a category or type
This building exemplifies modern architecture.
Este edifício exemplifica a arquitetura moderna.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'exemplify' is frequently used in academic, professional, and formal writing. In Brazil, 'exemplificar' is the standard verb form, while 'ser um exemplo de' is a more colloquial alternative. The word is essential in educational settings, corporate presentations, and formal discourse to clarify abstract concepts through concrete examples.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exemplify by example - demonstrar através de exemplo
case in point that exemplifies - um caso que exemplifica
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