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Personify

/pə(ɹ)ˈsɒnɪfaɪ/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To be an example of; to have all the attributes of..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To be an example of; to have all the attributes of.
  2. (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."

Synonyms for personify

embodybodypersonatebe

Antonyms for personify

unpersonify

Related Words

embodypersonatebebodyrepresenttypifyexemplifyimpersonateimpersonizepersonizepersonalizepersoncharacterizeepitomizehold up asanthropomorphizehavecountsymbolizeemblematicize

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does personify mean?

Personify means (transitive) To be an example of; to have all the attributes of..

What is a synonym for personify?

Common synonyms include embody, body, personate, be.

What is the opposite of personify?

Possible antonyms include unpersonify.

How do you use personify in a sentence?

Mozart could be said to personify musical genius.

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