embody (/ɪmˈbɒd.i/)
verb · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ɪmˈbɒd.i/
Meaning
Meaning: to be a clear example of
To embody is to be a tangible or visible expression of an idea or quality. A leader can embody the values of a movement.
Examples
🗣 She embodied the spirit of resilience.
Etymology
From ’em-‘ (to put into) plus ‘body’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used when a person or thing personifies an abstract value.
Tags: representation, character