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Personify (Verb)

Attribute human qualities to something; "The Greeks personated their gods ridiculous".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The poet personifies the sun as a fiery goddess who brings light to the world.
Artists often personify nature by depicting trees and flowers as human-like figures in their work.
In the novel, the author personifies a car as a loyal companion that stays with the protagonist through thick and thin.
The famous painting personifies death as a grim reaper, symbolizing the inevitability of fate.
The child personifies her teddy bear as a trustworthy friend who keeps her secrets and protects her at night.

Represent, as of a character on stage; "Derek Jacobi was Hamlet".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The young actress was chosen to personify the queen in the period drama.
He has played many roles but the one that truly personified his artistic skill was that of King Lear.
The director thought she had the perfect qualities to personify the lead character in the musical.
In the film, he personified the rugged cowboy of the American West.
The actor spent months researching to truly personify the historic figure in the biopic.

Invest with or as with a body; give body to.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The myth of the phoenix embodies a symbol that personifies hope in a resilient rebirth.
Architects carefully designed the sleek skyscraper to personify the firm's commitment to innovation and progress.
J.K. Rowling sought to personify courage through the character of Harry Potter in her renowned book series.
Her paintings try to personify the emotional states people experience when they find themselves at a crossroads in life.
Through elegant ballet movements, the ballerina's dance sought to personify the ever-changing beauty of nature.