personify
verb
per·son·i·fy
pər-ˈsä-nə-ˌfī 
personified; personifying
1
: to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
2
: to be the embodiment or personification of : incarnate
a teacher who personified patience
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The ancient Greeks personified the forces of nature as gods and goddesses.
Justice is personified as a woman with her eyes covered.
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Apart from a glancing reference to Charlemagne, the forces of Europe are not personified in the poem.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Apart from a glancing reference to Charlemagne, the forces of Europe are not personified in the poem.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Their rise was personified in the 87th and 93rd minutes when goals secured an exhilarating victory that moved Forest to fourth in the league.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Identifying stakeholders and champions to personify and amplify this plays a huge part in allowing culture to thrive.
—Yamini Bhat, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for personify
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“Personify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personify. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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personify
verb
per·son·i·fy
pər-ˈsän-ə-ˌfī
personified; personifying
1
: to think of or represent as a person
personify the forces of nature
2
: to be the perfect example of
she personified kindness
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