present participle
Showing clearly what something is like or means.
By exemplifying the process, the diagram makes the instructions easier to follow.
The case study is exemplifying how small errors can create serious problems.
American English
How to pronounce exemplifying
verbB2
ihgZEHMpluhfaiihng
/ɪgˈzɛm.pləˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of exemplify
Showing clearly what something is like or means.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
present participle
Being a very clear example of something.
Exemplifying patience, the nurse calmly answered every question.
The community project is exemplifying the value of cooperation.
Related words & forms
The final y changes to i before -es and -ed: exemplifies, exemplified.