embody — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

embody (/ɪmˈbɒd.i/)

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🔊 /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.

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Tags: representation, character

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