epitomize

verbCommon GRE wordMore E words

to be a perfect example of something

In a sentence

Epitomize in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing epitomize in a sentence.

The cathedral epitomizes the grandeur of Gothic architecture.

Synonyms

Antonyms

contradict

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Epitomize (verb) means to be a perfect example of something

Here is epitomize used in an example sentence: "The cathedral epitomizes the grandeur of Gothic architecture."

Common synonyms for epitomize include embody, typify, exemplify.

Antonyms of epitomize include contradict.

Epitomize is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.