PERSONIFY Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word personify. (close relations)
Definition of PERSONIFY
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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 | ||||||||