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
Recent Examples on the Web
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, 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
Thankfully, there are a host of comfort and locomotion options to mitigate this, allowing players to slow things down as they get used to embodying an assassin.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
The scenes that include Mohamed, brilliantly embodied in all his braggadocio and humiliation by Salim Daw, and Dodi, his doe-eyed, dopey son, are among the season’s most riveting.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2023
But fans have noted that Loki may align with an expanding theory that the MCU is trying to reform the infinity stones with individual characters, with so far Scarlet Witch embodying the Reality Stone, Spectrum the Space Stone and now Loki, the Time Stone.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
From Milan to Manhattan, Cabana Magazine launched its 20th issue, which is dedicated to embodying the spirit of collaboration.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
Surfers put themselves through this life cycle over and over again in the water, learning to embody resiliency along the way.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
Pacifica embodies one of the central disagreements about rising seas.
—Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2023
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Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 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
Thankfully, there are a host of comfort and locomotion options to mitigate this, allowing players to slow things down as they get used to embodying an assassin.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
The scenes that include Mohamed, brilliantly embodied in all his braggadocio and humiliation by Salim Daw, and Dodi, his doe-eyed, dopey son, are among the season’s most riveting.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2023
But fans have noted that Loki may align with an expanding theory that the MCU is trying to reform the infinity stones with individual characters, with so far Scarlet Witch embodying the Reality Stone, Spectrum the Space Stone and now Loki, the Time Stone.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
From Milan to Manhattan, Cabana Magazine launched its 20th issue, which is dedicated to embodying the spirit of collaboration.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
Surfers put themselves through this life cycle over and over again in the water, learning to embody resiliency along the way.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
Pacifica embodies one of the central disagreements about rising seas.
—Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 5 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embody. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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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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