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Meaning of personifies
The primary meaning of the word "personifies" is to represent or typify a particular quality, concept, or thing, especially in a way that is considered to be characteristic or symbolic.
Etymology of personifies
The word "personifies" comes from the Latin words "persona," meaning "person" or "mask," and the suffix "-fy," which is derived from the Latin "-ficare," meaning "to make" or "to do"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of representing or embodying a particular quality, concept, or thing
Synonyms
symbolizes
represents
embodies
exemplifies
typifies
characterizes
incarnates
manifests
materializes
epitomizes
encapsulates
crystallizes
substantiates
actualizes
realizes
concretizes
externalizes
objectifies
personalizes
humanizes
animates
vivifies
dramatizes
illustrates
demonstrates
portrays
depicts
pictures
figures
images
allegorizes
metaphorizes
simulates
mimics
imitates
emulates
parodies
satirizes
caricatures
impersonates
mimics
apes
emulates
Definitions
- To represent or typify a quality, concept, or thing, especially in a way that is considered to be characteristic or symbolic
- * To attribute human characteristics or behavior to something that is not human, such as an object, animal, or idea
Usage Examples
- The statue personifies the spirit of freedom and democracy
- * The company's mission statement personifies its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
- * The artist's use of color and light personifies the emotional depth of the human experience
Antonyms
depersonalizes
dehumanizes
objectifies
neutralizes
anonymizes
disguises
conceals
hides
masks
camouflages
distorts
misrepresents
exaggerates
caricatures
satirizes
parodies
ridicules
mocks
scoffs
scorns
belittles
diminishes
minimizes