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Meaning of make an example of | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To punish someone so as to give a warning to others.

idiomatic, transitive

Equivalents

Deutsch ein Exempel statuieren
Ελληνικά παραδειγματίζω
Español dar ejemplo de hacer un ejemplo de
Français faire un exemple
Magyar példát statuál
日本語 槍玉に挙げる
Русский приме́рно наказа́ть

Examples

“He made an example of the drunken sailor with twenty lashes, to show that he must have a sober crew.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

make an exception make an exhibition of oneself make an honest woman make an impression make an offer make as if

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