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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

SHOW AN IDEAC1

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.

Similar words: represent, personify, express

Common phrases: embody an ideal, embody the spirit, embody shared values

INCLUDE PARTSC2

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?

Similar words: include, incorporate, contain

Common phrases: embody new provisions, embody the recommendations, embody 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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