typ·i·fy 
/ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/ verb
typ·i·fies; typ·i·fied; typ·i·fy·ing /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to represent what is normal for (something) : to be a good or typical example of (something)
▪ His heroic actions typified the courage of all the firefighters at the scene. ▪ The decor typifies the elegance of royal residences. ▪ He typifies what a professional athlete should be. 2 : to have the usual characteristics of (something) : to be a typical part or feature of (something)
▪ Gothic architecture is typified by soaring rooflines and stained glass.
▪ His heroic actions typified the courage of all the firefighters at the scene. ▪ The decor typifies the elegance of royal residences. ▪ He typifies what a professional athlete should be.
▪ Gothic architecture is typified by soaring rooflines and stained glass.
