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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This grilled bok choy salad embodies your favorite sweet and savory oriental flavors – without the grease of typical takeout dishes. — Danielle Page, USA TODAY, "Inventive summer salads for a fresh take on dinner," 2 July 2018 His name is spelled in all capital letters, which embodies his power in the ring. — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, "Week in Wrestling: John Cena on What Made WrestleMania 34 Special, His New Animated Series," 30 May 2018 Sessions says Masters embodies that quality and will speak to Toyota employees at the private event on Thursday, July 12 about the importance of pursuing their individual dreams and passions. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "It's a big week for Olympic athletes from Kentucky returning home," 6 July 2018 Justice Kennedy believes in the principles that are embodied in our Constitution and in our democratic form of government. — Nancy L. Combs, Vox, "An optimist and yet a realist: a former clerk to Justice Kennedy considers his legacy," 30 June 2018 Nigeria were sloppy during the first half and their limp performance in the opening 45 minutes was embodied by Uzoho's blunder, the Deportivo La Coruna goalie allowing Kane's central strike to slip from his grasp. — SI.com, "England 2-1 Nigeria: Three Lions Best Super Eagles Thanks to Kane & Cahill Strikes," 2 June 2018 The fall from grace is embodied in capitalism; man is redeemed as the proletariat rises up against its exploiters and creates a communist utopia. — The Economist, "Rulers of the world: read Karl Marx!," 3 May 2018 The message of the protest must be embodied in the display of nudity, the city attorney argued. — Maxine Bernstein, OregonLive.com, "Naked violinist takes nude protest case before federal judges," 8 Mar. 2018 Meanwhile, the malaise of the here and now is embodied by Hendrix's nemesis Breezy G (Loonie) and Doc's son Fuentes (Nor Domingo), a corrupt cop who controls the dealers in the neighborhood — including Hendrix's brother-in-law. — Clarence Tsui, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Respeto': Film Review," 11 July 2018

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