Emily Dickinson Lexicon

EX-EM'PLI-FY, v.t. [egzem'plify. from exemplar; Low L. exemplo; It. esemplificare; Sp. exemplificar.]

1. To show or illustrate by example. The life and conversation of our Savior exemplified his doctrines and precepts.
2. To copy; to transcribe; to take an attested copy.
3. To prove or show by an attested copy.