Need another word that means the same as “epitomize”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “epitomize” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Epitomize” are: epitomise, typify, embody, give form to, give shape to, incorporate, summarize, abstract, synopsize, precis, make a outline of, make a résumé of, digest, encapsulate, recapitulate, sum up, put in a nutshell
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “epitomize” as a verb can have the following definitions:
| abstract | Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example consider abstractly or theoretically. Staff who abstract material for an online database. |
| digest | Treat (a substance) with heat, enzymes, or a solvent in order to decompose it or extract essential components. The government digested the entire law into a code. |
| embody | Represent or express something abstract in tangible form. The changes in law embodied in the Children Act. |
| encapsulate | Provide an interface for (a piece of software or hardware) to allow or simplify access for the user. Data requested is encapsulated and can be manipulated. |
| epitomise | Embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of. |
| give form to | Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture. |
| give shape to | Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody. |
| incorporate | Unite or merge with something already in existence. Add the cheeses and butter and process briefly to incorporate them. |
| make a outline of | Engage in. |
| make a résumé of | Make, formulate, or derive in the mind. |
| precis | Make a precis of a text or speech. |
| put in a nutshell | Arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events. |
| recapitulate | Repeat an earlier theme of a composition. He began to recapitulate his argument with care. |
| sum up | Be a summary of. |
| summarize | Give a brief statement of the main points of (something. To summarize there are three main categories. |
| synopsize | Give a brief summary or general survey of (something. Here s my 5 minute attempt to synopsize the events of the last few weeks. |
| typify | Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol. The sun typified the Greeks, and the moon the Persians. |
| accustomed | In the habit of or adapted to. His accustomed thoroughness. |
| classic | An artist who has created classic works. She made the classic mistake of choosing style over substance. |
| common | Common sense. Common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community. |
| conservatism | A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes. A party that espoused conservatism. |
| conservative | Relating to the Conservative Party in the UK or a similar party elsewhere. A conservative estimate. |
| conventional | Conforming with accepted standards. Conventional wisdom. |
| custom | Regular dealings with a shop or business by customers. Custom demanded that a person should have gifts for the child. |
| customary | Established by or based on custom rather than common law or statute. Took his customary morning walk. |
| emblem | A visible symbol representing an abstract idea. America s national emblem the bald eagle. |
| exemplary | Being or serving as an illustration of a type. Her works are exemplary of certain feminist arguments. |
| formulaic | Characterized by or in accordance with some formula. Formulaic expressions such as Once upon a time. |
| habit | Put a habit on. She had a habit twirling the ends of her hair. |
| habitual | Regular; usual. A habitual late sleeper. |
| ingrained | (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held. His deeply ingrained Catholic convictions. |
| inveterate | In a habitual and longstanding manner. His inveterate hostility to what he considered to be the reactionary powers. |
| mediocre | Lacking exceptional quality or ability. There have been good and mediocre and bad artists. |
| normal | Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm not abnormal. The view is along the normal to the surface. |
| ordinary | An early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel. She seemed very ordinary. |
| orthodoxy | A belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards. Writings of unimpeachable orthodoxy. |
| pigeonhole | Put a document in a pigeonhole. She pigeonholed her worry about him. |
| prejudice | Disadvantage by prejudice. The statement might prejudice the jury. |
| routine | Organize according to a routine. She had a catchy little routine. |
| stereotype | View or represent as a stereotype. The city is too easily stereotyped as an industrial wasteland. |
| stereotyped | Lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality. The film is weakened by its stereotyped characters. |
| traditional | Pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines. The simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished. |
| tuscan | A resident of Tuscany. |
| typical | Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing. A typical suburban community. |
| typify | Represent; symbolize. The sun typified the Greeks, and the moon the Persians. |
| usual | Habitually or typically occurring or done; customary. The usual greeting. |
| wont | Make or be or become accustomed. Sons wont to nurse their Parents in old age. |
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