1. to be a perfect example of something; to represent in typical fashion
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘epitomize’
2. to make a summary of something; to give a brief account of the main points
Usage: less common usage

Examples

• Her dedication to charity work epitomises the spirit of giving.
• The old castle epitomises medieval architecture.
• His rude behavior epitomises everything wrong with modern society.
• The small village epitomises rural English life.
• This painting epitomises the artist’s early style.
• The professor asked students to epitomise the main arguments of the text.