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PERSONIFY Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word personify. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word personify. (close relations)

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embody
verbv
verb

• represent in bodily form

• represent, as of a character on stage

• represent or express something abstract in tangible form

characterize
verbv
verb

• describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

• be characteristic of

demonstrate
verbv
verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• march in protest; take part in a demonstration

depict
verbv
verb

• show in, or as in, a picture

• give a description of

• make a portrait of

display
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something intended to communicate a particular impression

• something shown to the public

• a visual representation of something

• behavior that makes your feelings public

• exhibiting openly in public view

• an electronic device that represents information in visual form

verb

• to show, make visible or apparent

• attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

epitomize
verbv
verb

• embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

exemplify
verbv
verb

• be typical of

• clarify by giving an example of

exhibit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

• something shown to the public

verb

• show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

• to show, make visible or apparent

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• walk ostentatiously

illustrate
verbv
verb

• clarify by giving an example of

• depict with an illustration

• supply with illustrations

incarnate
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• possessing or existing in bodily form

• invested with a bodily form especially of a human body

verb

• make concrete and real

• represent in bodily form

manifest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane

adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

verb

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• record in a ship's manifest

• reveal its presence or make an appearance

mirror
verb, nounv, n
noun

• polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

• a faithful depiction or reflection

verb

• reflect as if in a mirror

• reflect or resemble

portray
verbv
verb

• portray in words

• make a portrait of

• assume or act the character of

• represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

represent
verbv
verb

• take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

• be representative or typical for

• be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute

• serve as a means of expressing something

• be typical of

• form or compose

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• create an image or likeness of

• play a role or part

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

• point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

• bring forward and present to the mind

• to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

show
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment

• something intended to communicate a particular impression

• pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression

verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• provide evidence for

• make visible or noticeable

• show in, or as in, a picture

• give expression to

• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

• be or become visible or noticeable

• indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments

• give evidence of, as of records

• take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

• finish third or better in a horse or dog race

symbolize
verbv
verb

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

• represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols

typify
verbv
verb

• embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

stand for
verbv
verb

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

• denote or connote

• take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

• tolerate or bear

be
verbv
noun

• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element

verb

• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

• be identical to; be someone or something

• occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere

• have an existence, be extant

• happen, occur, take place

• be identical or equivalent to

• form or compose

• work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function

• represent, as of a character on stage

• spend or use time

• have life, be alive

• to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form

• be priced at

body
nounn
noun

• the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

• a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity

• a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person

• an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects

• the body excluding the head and neck and limbs

• a collection of particulars considered as a system

• the property of holding together and retaining its shape

• the central message of a communication

• the main mass of a thing

• a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)

• the external structure of a vehicle

verb

• invest with or as with a body; give body to

Best Hypernyms For PERSONIFY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for personify, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
embody represent symbolize typify ascribe assign attribute be demonstrate exemplify illustrate impute symbolise
Phrases (1)
stand for

Alternatives for EMBODY

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