# exemplary vs exemplify

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### exemplary
*adjective · IPA /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ · frequency rank #17,610*
Deserving honour, respect and admiration.

### exemplify
*verb · IPA /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ · frequency rank #40,237*
To show or illustrate by example.

## Source
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