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Definition of embody

embody

/ɪmˈbɑː.di/
em · bod · y
Adjective:embodied
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Past Simple:embodied
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Past Participle:embodied
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Present Participle:embodying
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embody Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

"The new community center was designed to embody the spirit of local cooperation and sustainability."

2

To include or contain something as a constituent part of a whole.

Example

"The updated safety regulations embody several key recommendations from the independent engineering panel."

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• Rhymes for embody

• Nearby Words

emblematic
emblic
embodiment
embody
embolden
emboldener
emboss

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-16th century from the prefix em- ('into') and the Old English noun body, originally meaning to invest a spirit with a physical form.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embody. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embody
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