embody

/ɪmˈbɒdi/verb

To be a living or concrete example of an idea or quality; to give it a visible form.

Example sentences

“For many fans, she embodies everything a great athlete should be.”
“The new library building embodies the city's commitment to learning.”

Institutions and people embody principles; documents embody agreements. Slightly formal but common in essays and speeches.

Related words

embraceThe act of wrapping your arms around someone and holding them close; a hug.embellishTo add decoration to something to make it prettier, or to add extra details to a story.emergeTo come out from somewhere and become visible or known.embassyThe group of officials, led by an ambassador, who represent their country in another country or at an international body.eminentWell known and highly respected; outstanding in some way.embarrassedFeeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something.