embodied; embodying
1
: to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
2
a
: to deprive of spirituality
b
: to make concrete and perceptible
3
: to cause to become a body or part of a body : incorporate
4
: to represent in human or animal form : personify
men who greatly embodied the idealism of American life—
A. M. Schlesinger born 1917
A. M. Schlesinger born 1917
embodier
noun
Examples of embody in a Sentence
The legislature embodied a revenue provision in the new law.
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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Its oversized design not only ensures comfort but adds a trendy, modern touch to your outfit, embodying a perfect blend of style and ease.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2023
This movie embodies almost every way in which time travel might fail to make sense.
—Jennifer Ouellette and Sean M. Carroll, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
And embodying the American Indigenous communities sliced through and displaced by the railway is singer-guitarist Pura Fé of the Tuscarora Indian Nation.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 20 Nov. 2023
Mulligan, according to Jamie, perfectly embodied her mother, who succumbed to cancer in 1978.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
The end devised for Miss Liza Jane, graciously embodied by Lewis, also feels like something taken from the Guide to Inspirational Characters.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
The portrait that emerges is one of dysfunction, with the pitfalls of hereditary power, whether formalized or embodied by political dynasties like the Kennedys, readily apparent.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2023
Of course, the doll embodies Carey's signature holiday look.
—Tanay Howard, Parents, 17 Nov. 2023
The new speaker, a Southern Baptist who embodies evangelical beliefs and priorities, has put his faith at the center of his political career.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
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Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2023
This movie embodies almost every way in which time travel might fail to make sense.
—Jennifer Ouellette and Sean M. Carroll, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
And embodying the American Indigenous communities sliced through and displaced by the railway is singer-guitarist Pura Fé of the Tuscarora Indian Nation.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 20 Nov. 2023
Mulligan, according to Jamie, perfectly embodied her mother, who succumbed to cancer in 1978.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
The end devised for Miss Liza Jane, graciously embodied by Lewis, also feels like something taken from the Guide to Inspirational Characters.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
The portrait that emerges is one of dysfunction, with the pitfalls of hereditary power, whether formalized or embodied by political dynasties like the Kennedys, readily apparent.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2023
Of course, the doll embodies Carey's signature holiday look.
—Tanay Howard, Parents, 17 Nov. 2023
The new speaker, a Southern Baptist who embodies evangelical beliefs and priorities, has put his faith at the center of his political career.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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embody
verb
em·body
im-ˈbäd-ē 
embodied; embodying
1
: to give definite form to
embodied her ideas in suitable words
2
: to cause to become a body or a part of a body or system
the Constitution embodies the fundamental laws of the United States
3
: to represent in visible form
a leader who embodies courage
embodier
noun
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