Typify
(verb)
- To represent or be a typical example of a particular group, class, or category.
- To serve as a characteristic example of.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french typifier, or via late latin from greek tupos "model, impression", from tupoun "to strike".
Examples:
- The car typifies the luxury and elegance of the brand.
- The building typifies the architectural style of the period.
- The painting typifies the artist's early works.
- The poem typifies the author's style.
- The behavior typifies the attitude of the organization.