Definition of exemplify

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ex·em·pli·fy    (g-zmpl-f) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
ex·em·pli·fied, ex·em·pli·fy·ing, ex·em·pli·fies

1. 1. To illustrate by example: exemplify an argument.
   2. To serve as an example of: scenes that exemplify the film director's style.
2. Law To make a certified copy of (a document).

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English exemplifien, from Old French exemplifier, from Medieval Latin exemplificre : Latin exemplum, example ; see example + Latin -ficre, -fy

OTHER FORMS:
ex·empli·fia·ble(Adjective), ex·empli·fier(Noun)