typify

verb3

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

   • His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today.
2. •
   To serve as a typical or reference specimen of.

   • The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species.
3. •
   To portray stereotypically.

   • The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent.