to show or illustrate by example.

to furnish or serve as an example of

The plays of Wilde exemplify the comedy of manners.

Law . to transcribe or copy; make an attested copy of (a document) under seal.

verb

body , cite , clarify , clear up , demonstrate , depict , display , elucidate , emblematize , embody , enlighten , epitomize , evidence , exhibit , illuminate , illustrate , instance , manifest , mirror , personify , quote , represent , show , spell out , symbolize , typify , stand for , symbol