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- Dictionaryembody/ɪmˈbɒdi/
verb
- 1. be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling): "a national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill" Similar
- 2. include or contain (something) as a constituent part: "the changes in law embodied in the Children Act" Similar
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EMBODY definition: 1. to represent a quality or an idea exactly: 2. to include as part of something: 3. to represent…. Learn more.
The meaning of EMBODY is to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate. How to use embody in a sentence.
EMBODY meaning: 1. to represent a quality or an idea exactly: 2. to include as part of something: 3. to represent…. Learn more.
Embody definition: to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form. See examples of EMBODY used in a sentence.
to give a tangible, bodily, or concrete form to (an abstract concept) 2. to be an example of or express (an idea, principle, etc), esp in action. the new warship embodies the best of British technological innovation. 3. (often foll by in) to collect or unite in a comprehensive whole, system, etc; comprise; include.
If you embody someone, you put him or her "in-body," as when an actor gives a complete and compelling representation of a character. You can also use embody to describe character traits you see in a person, like, “He embodies truth,” or, “She is the embodiment of goodness.”
1. to give a tangible, bodily, or concrete form to (an abstract concept) 2. to be an example of or express (an idea, principle, etc), esp in action: his gentleness embodies a Christian ideal.
Definition of embody verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
embody meaning, definition, what is embody: to be a very good example of an idea or ...: Learn more.
Definitions of 'embody'. 1. To embody an idea or quality means to be a symbol or expression of that idea or quality. [...] 2. If something is embodied in a particular thing, the second thing contains or consists of the first. [...] More.
