Looking for the meaning of the word EMBODY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EMBODY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Embody
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from em-+ body, on the pattern of Latin incorporare
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪmˈbɒdi
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛmˈbɒdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)
Short Definition:be expression of idea of quality
Examples:- a national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill
Definition:
include or contain (something) as a constituent part
Short Definition:include or contain as constituent part
Examples:- the changes in law embodied in the Children Act
Definition:
form (people) into a body, especially for military purposes
Short Definition:form people into body
Examples:- Livius embodied the population of the town
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