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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌmeɪk ən ɪɡˈzæmpəl əv/ · UK /ˌmeɪk ən ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl əv/
make an example of means: To punish someone, often severely, so that other people are afraid to do the same thing.
verb
To punish someone, often severely, so that other people are afraid to do the same thing.
- They made an example of the thief.
- The school made an example of him to discourage cheating.
- Will the judge make an example of the driver?
Questions about make an example of
What does make an example of mean?
To punish someone, often severely, so that other people are afraid to do the same thing.
What is make an example of in other languages?
Türkçe: ibret olsun diye cezalandırmak · Español: castigar para dar ejemplo · Français: punir pour l’exemple · Deutsch: ein Exempel statuieren · Italiano: punire per dare un esempio · 日本語: 見せしめに罰する
How do you pronounce make an example of?
In American English /ˌmeɪk ən ɪɡˈzæmpəl əv/; in British English /ˌmeɪk ən ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl əv/.
How do you use make an example of in a sentence?
They made an example of the thief. The school made an example of him to discourage cheating.
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