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Meaning of
personify
in English
personify
us
//ˈpɚsənifaɪ//
uk
//ˈpɜːsənɪfaɪ//
#common
Past Tense
personified
Participle Verb
personifying
Third Person Singular
personifies
Definitions
Verb
to
represent
an
idea
as
a
character
;
give
human-like
qualities
The
artist
tried
to
personify
freedom
in
her
latest
sculpture
.
to
embody
or
exemplify
a
trait
;
serve
as
an
example
She
is
a
personification
of
kindness
and
always
helps
those
in
need
.
to
attribute
human
characteristics
(
to
an
object
,
concept
,
etc
.)
The
writer
personified
the
sun
as
a
warm
and
nurturing
mother
.