Personify (verb)

1. To give human characteristics or qualities to a non-human entity or abstract concept.
2. To embody the qualities or characteristics of a particular person or type of person.

Origin:

The word personify comes from the latin word "persona" which means "mask" or "character" and "-ify" which means to make into. it was first used in english in the early 17th century to describe the act of giving human characteristics or qualities to a non-human entity or abstract concept.

Examples:

1. The statue personified the Greek goddess Athena, with its fierce yet regal expression.
2. He personified the perfect gentleman with his impeccable manners and chivalry.
3. The company's logo personified trust and reliability with its strong and sturdy design.
4. Death is often personified as a hooded figure holding a scythe in artwork and literature.
5. The storm was personified as a destructive force in the villagers' folklore.