embody
[ em-bod-ee ]
/ ɛmˈbɒd i /
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verb (used with object), em·bod·ied, em·bod·y·ing.
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OTHER WORDS FROM embody
em·bod·i·er, nounpre·em·bod·y, verb (used with object), pre·em·bod·ied, pre·em·bod·y·ing.re·em·bod·y, verb (used with object), re·em·bod·ied, re·em·bod·y·ing.well-em·bod·ied, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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embody
/ (ɪmˈbɒdɪ) /
verb -bodies, -bodying or -bodied (tr)
to give a tangible, bodily, or concrete form to (an abstract concept)
to be an example of or express (an idea, principle, etc), esp in actionhis gentleness embodies a Christian ideal
(often foll by in) to collect or unite in a comprehensive whole, system, etc; comprise; includeall the different essays were embodied in one long article
to invest (a spiritual entity) with a body or with bodily form; render incarnate
Derived forms of embody
embodiment, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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