embody

verb

em·body | \ im-ˈbä-dē

embodied; embodying

Definition of embody

transitive verb

1 : to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate

2a : 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

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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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The framework is already there, as are a multitude of new characters embodying different takes and new points of view. — Bryan Bishop, The Verge, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is dazzling, hilarious, and unique," 14 Dec. 2018 Just like its e-commerce platform, the brick and mortar will have a mixture of styles and price points, embodying the brands philosophy that every person has their own style and should be able to create that in their home at multiple levels. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "You'll Want To Live In One Kings Lane's New Flagship Store," 2 Nov. 2018 Here was the Neolithic transition embodied in one person. — Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, "When Farmers and Foragers First Met," 24 Oct. 2018 Staycation embodies that wince-inducing sense of artifice. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Made-Up Travel Words We Love to Hate," 18 July 2018 In the minds of many, the institution still embodies the very antithesis of diversity, equity, and inclusion. — Roy S. Johnson, AL.com, "Racist videos 'not my first Armageddon,' says UA diversity, equity, inclusion VP," 15 Mar. 2018 Such a weapon would embody Chinese President Xi Jinping's campaign to enhance and modernize his country's armed forces, challenging even the U.S.'s technological lead. — Tom O'connor, Newsweek, "China Says It Is Testing World's First Railgun At Sea, Confirming Leaked Photos of Electromagnetic Weapon," 14 Mar. 2018 Joe is tough, powerful on the mic and works a physical style that embodies his character. — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, "The Key Takeaways From WWE's Money in the Bank," 18 June 2018 Those eyes belong to Tamara de Lempicka, the Polish painter the search engine is honoring with a Doodle that embodies Art Deco style, which Lempicka helped define. — refinery29.com, "Google Honors Tamara de Lempicka, A Leading Painter Of The Roaring Twenties," 16 May 2018

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