embody

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \im-ˈbä-dē\
- /ɪmˈbɒd.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \im-ˈbä-dē\

Definitions of embody word

noun embody Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling). 1
transitive verb embody person 1
transitive verb embody concretely represent 1
transitive verb embody person: be example of 1
verb embody To embody an idea or quality means to be a symbol or expression of that idea or quality. 0
verb embody If something is embodied in a particular thing, the second thing contains or consists of the first. 0

See all 14 definitions of embody

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Parts of speech for Embody

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verb

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pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Embody

embody popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for embody

verb embody

symbolise — to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.
symbolize — to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.
represent — to present again or anew.
personify — to attribute human nature or character to (an inanimate object or an abstraction), as in speech or writing.
stand for — (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.

All 50 Synonyms of embody

Antonyms for embody

verb embody

conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
disembody — to divest (a soul, spirit, etc.) of a body.

All 17 Antonyms of embody

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