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- Dictionaryembody/ɪmˈbɒdi/
verb
- 1. be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling): "a national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill" Similar
- 2. include or contain (something) as a constituent part: "the changes in law embodied in the Children Act" Similar
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EMBODY definition: 1. to represent a quality or an idea exactly: 2. to include as part of something: 3. to represent…. Learn more.
The meaning of EMBODY is to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate. How to use embody in a sentence.
1. to give a tangible, bodily, or concrete form to (an abstract concept) 2. to be an example of or express (an idea, principle, etc), esp in action. the new warship embodies the best of British technological innovation. 3. (often foll by in) to collect or unite in a comprehensive whole, system, etc; comprise; include.
Embody definition: to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form. See examples of EMBODY used in a sentence.
EMBODY meaning: 1. to represent a quality or an idea exactly: 2. to include as part of something: 3. to represent…. Learn more.
If you embody someone, you put him or her "in-body," as when an actor gives a complete and compelling representation of a character. You can also use embody to describe character traits you see in a person, like, “He embodies truth,” or, “She is the embodiment of goodness.”
uk / ɪmˈbɒdi / us. Add to word list. to represent an idea or quality exactly: He embodies the values of hard work and fair play. (Definition of embody from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
