CEFR C1

embody

verb

Meaning

To be an expression of or give a tangible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

Examples

The new policy aims to embody the company's commitment to sustainability.
Her performance on stage seemed to embody the very essence of joy.

Synonyms: represent, personify, incarnate, typify

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embody (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɒdi/

Definition

To be an expression of or give a tangible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

Examples

The new policy aims to embody the company's commitment to sustainability.
Her performance on stage seemed to embody the very essence of joy.
This building is designed to embody the spirit of innovation and progress.

How to Use embody

embody something (collocation): To give physical form to an idea, quality, or feeling. — "The dancer's movements embody grace and power."
embody something in something (prepositional phrase): To include or contain something as a part of a larger whole. — "The architect tried to embody his vision in the building's design."

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