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January 15, 2027

embody

/ɪmˈbɒdi/verb

To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.

Example sentences

  • “As the car salesman approached, wearing a plaid suit and slicked-back hair, he seemed to embody sleaze.”
  • “The US Constitution aimed to embody the ideals of diverse groups of people, from Puritans to Deists.”
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Related words

embraceAn act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.embellishTo make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.emergeTo come into view.embassyAn organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.