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/
Korean meaning: 구현하다, 구체화하다, 포함하다
Korean pronunciation: 임-바-디 (강세: 바)
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 embodies courage by running into the burning building without hesitation.
Somebody chose to embody hope when everybody felt like nobody
🎤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.
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📝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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