embody — to represent or express something in a clear and obvious way; to include or contain something as a part
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to represent or express something in a clear and obvious way; to include or contain something as a part
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbɑːdi/
Example Sentences
- My teacher embodies patience - she never gets angry even when we ask the same question 100 times.
- This new smartphone embodies all the latest technology trends.
- He embodies laziness so perfectly that even sloths would be impressed.
embody
VERB[/ɪmˈbɑːdi/]
to represent or express something in a clear and obvious way; to include or contain something as a part
The firefighter embodied courage by rescuing the child.
The monument embodies the nation's hope for peace.
One somebody embodied kindness and inspired everybody.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'em-' (meaning 'to cause to be') combined with 'body' (from Old English 'bodig'). The word emerged in Middle English to describe the action of giving physical form or concrete expression to something abstract.
Breakdown
em- (to cause to be) + body (physical form) = embody
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher embodies patience - she never gets angry even when we ask the same question 100 times.”
“This new smartphone embodies all the latest technology trends.”
“He embodies laziness so perfectly that even sloths would be impressed.”
“The constitution embodies the fundamental rights of citizens.”
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