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personify
[ per-son-uh-fahy ]
verb (used with object)
- to attribute human nature or character to (an inanimate object or an abstraction), as in speech or writing.
- to represent (a thing or abstraction) in the form of a person, as in art.
- to embody (a quality, idea, etc.) in a real person or a concrete thing.
- to be an embodiment or incarnation of; typify:
He personifies the ruthless ambition of some executives.
The vicar's wife was grace and beauty personified.
Synonyms: , ,
- to personate.
personify
/ ɜːˈɒɪˌڲɪ /
verb
- to attribute human characteristics to (a thing or abstraction)
- to represent (an abstract quality) in human or animal form
- (of a person or thing) to represent (an abstract quality), as in art or literature
- to be the embodiment of
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԾˌھ, adjective
- ˈDzԾˌھ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·Dz··ھ·· [per-son-, uh, -, fahy, -, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
- ·Dz··ھ·Գ adjective
- ·Dz··ھ· noun
- ܲ··Dz··ڲ·Բ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of personify1
Example Sentences
Willie is normally coolness personified, the even-tempered master of jump racing.
The award, introduced in 2023, is intended to reward an individual who most personifies the "spirit of Glasgow".
Ray Adamyk, president and CEO of the Cathedral, captured the aesthetics of Pomona’s art scene and personified it within the architecture of the venue.
But the rugby gods, a new Welsh coach and a swashbuckling team oozing confidence - personified by a certain player's silver boots and golden tan - combined to pull off the impossible dream.
The Times said his Duke of York is "stateliness personified", but also awarded three stars overall.
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