embody
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈbɑːdi/ · UK /ɪmˈbɒdi/
Forms: embodies, embodied
embody means: To clearly show an idea, feeling, or quality through a person or thing.
verb
To clearly show an idea, feeling, or quality through a person or thing.
- She embodies courage.
- The building embodies the spirit of the city.
- Their latest designs embody a love of simple shapes.
To contain ideas, rules, or other parts within a larger whole.
- The agreement embodies several new rules.
- Their report embodied all the recommendations from the review.
- Does the final text embody the proposed changes?
Questions about embody
What does embody mean?
To clearly show an idea, feeling, or quality through a person or thing.
What is embody in other languages?
Türkçe: somutlaştırmak · Español: encarnar · Français: incarner · Deutsch: verkörpern · Italiano: incarnare · 日本語: 体現する
How do you pronounce embody?
In American English /ɪmˈbɑːdi/; in British English /ɪmˈbɒdi/.
How do you use embody in a sentence?
She embodies courage. The building embodies the spirit of the city.
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