Verbs for Representations

to embody

Verb

/ɪm.bɑ.di/ or /im.baa.di/

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to represent a quality or belief

to incarnate

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/ɪn.kɑr.neɪt/ or /in.kaar.neit/

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to embody or represent a concept, idea, deity, or spirit in a physical or bodily form

to exemplify

Verb

/ɪ.gzɛmp.lə.faɪ/ or /i.gzemp.lē.fai/

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to provide a concrete illustration that helps make a concept or idea more understandable

to epitomize

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/ɪ.pɪ.tə.maɪz/ or /i.pi.tē.maiz/

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to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category

to denote

Verb

/dɪˈnoʊt/

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to mark or be a sign of an entity or a concept

to signify

Verb

/sɪg.nə.faɪ/ or /sig.nē.fai/

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to indicate a meaning

to betoken

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/bɪ.toʊ.kən/ or /bi.tooo.kēn/

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to serve as a sign or warning that suggests or foretells a future event