Personify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pə(ɹ)ˈsɒnɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Personify is a verb meaning (transitive) To be an example of; to have all the attributes of.
Meaning
(transitive) To be an example of; to have all the attributes of.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To create a representation of (an abstract quality) in the form of a character or persona.
Example Sentences
Mozart could be said to personify musical genius.
The writer personified death in the form of the Grim Reaper.
If ever any of the girls had taken a fancy to personify their good genius, they would certainly have given to his image all they remembered of "Uncle Frank."
Word Forms
- personifies
- personifying
- personified
Synonyms for personify
Depending on context, synonyms include embody, body, personate, be.
Antonyms for personify
Common opposites include unpersonify.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include embody, personate, be, body, represent, typify.
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