exemplified the principle

/ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪd ðə ˈprɪnsəpəl/

verb phrase

  1. Showed or illustrated a principle through a particular action, example, or situation; was a clear example of a rule, idea, or belief.

    C1

    transitive; simple past of 'exemplify'formal

    • "His actions exemplified the principle of fairness."B1
    • "The team's decision exemplified the principle that safety comes first."B2
    • "Her leadership exemplified the principle of putting the team's needs before her own."C1

Collocations

exemplify a principle

Word family

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