typify

verb

1. (transitive)To embody, exemplify; to represent by a form, image, model, or resemblance.

   “His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today.”

2. (transitive)To portray stereotypically.

   “The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent.”

3. (transitive)To serve as a typical or reference specimen of.

   “The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species.”