Word of the day, Epitomize Our word of the day from The Arbiter is epitomize Meaning To be a perfect example or representation of something; to embody the essential characteristics of something. Pronunciation ih-PIT-uh-mize Synonyms - Symbolize - Typify - Personify Example Mai Mala's experience epitomized the typical rancor associated with disputes among relatives over the estates left behind by his deceased father." Share with us an example with the word 'Epitomize', let's see how well you understand it.