Word
embody
Meanings
To represent an idea, quality, or feeling strongly and clearly.
To include something as an essential part of a larger whole.
Definition
To embody something is to represent or show it clearly in a person, thing, or idea.
To embody means to express an idea, quality, or feeling in a clear, strong way, often through a person’s actions or appearance. It can also mean to include something as an essential part of a larger whole. Learners often use it to describe someone who perfectly represents a value or style.
Examples
- She seems to embody kindness in everything she does.
- The design embodies simplicity and comfort.
- This policy embodies our commitment to fairness.
- He embodies the spirit of the team on and off the field.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes say "embody of" (incorrect); use "embody" directly with an object, like "embody courage."
More verbs
- analyze To examine something carefully in order to understand it or explain it.
- scrutinize To scrutinize something is to examine it very carefully and in detail.
- affect To affect something is to influence it or cause it to change.
- allude To allude means to mention or suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly.
- elude To elude someone or something is to avoid being caught, understood, or remembered.