epitomize | Definition of epitomize

Synonyms and Antonyms of epitomize

1 to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"

Synonyms of epitomize

abstract, boil down, brief, digest, encapsulate, outline, recap, recapitulate, reprise, sum up, summarize, synopsize, wrap up

Words Related to epitomize

abridge, condense, curtail, cut back, shorten

downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

decoct, essentialize

simplify, streamline

Near Antonyms of epitomize

elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract

amplify, elaborate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, supplement

2 to represent in visible form

the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty

Synonyms of epitomize

body, embody, express, externalize, incarnate, incorporate, instantiate, manifest, materialize, personalize, personify, substantiate

Words Related to epitomize

actualize, concretize, realize

exemplify, illustrate, image, objectify, symbolize, typify

Antonyms of epitomize