Word
embody
Meanings
To represent or express an idea, quality, or feeling in a clear, concrete way.
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To include or contain something as a part of a whole.
Definition
To embody means to represent or express an idea or quality clearly through a person, thing, or action.
To embody is to give a clear and concrete form to an idea, quality, or feeling. A person can embody a value by showing it in their behavior. An object or design can embody a concept by making it visible and real in the world.
Examples
- She seems to embody kindness in everything she does.
- The new policy embodies the company’s commitment to safety.
- His speech embodies the hopes of many young voters.
- This design embodies simplicity and elegance.
- The character was written to embody courage under pressure.
More verbs
- analyze To analyze means to examine something carefully to understand it better.
- scrutinize To scrutinize means to examine something very carefully in order to notice details or find problems.
- affect To affect something means to influence it or cause a change in it.
- allude To allude means to mention or refer to something indirectly.
- elude To elude someone is to avoid being caught or understood.