variants
also imbed
embeds; embedded; embedding
: to place or set (something) firmly in something else
embed a post in concrete
—often used figurativelydeeply embedded dislikes [=dislikes that have been felt for a long time and that are very deep]
values and beliefs that are embedded in our culture [=that are established as part of our culture]
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/embed. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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