Synonyms of embed

embed

verb

im-ˈbed 

variants also imbed

as in to root

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

the nails were solidly embedded in those old plaster walls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• root
• lodge
• entrench
• stick
• engrain
• implant
• impact
• fix
• bed
• place
• infuse
• imbue
• intrench
• ingrain
• enroot
• instill
• put
• establish
• beat (into)
• drive (into)
• settle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• eliminate
• dislodge
• eradicate
• remove
• root (out)
• expel
• uproot
• eject
• detach
• disengage
• disconnect

Examples of embed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My dad was the one that literally was engulfed and embedded the most in my career. —Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024

Hezbollah has long worked to shield its weapons by embedding them in urban and civilian areas throughout Lebanon, assuming that Israel would not risk the reputational harm and accusations of violating international law that would arise from an air campaign that targets civilian areas. —Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024

Peterson has been embedded with the Fever all season, giving IndyStar readers unique insight into the team's resurgence. —Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Sep. 2024

Musk has been deeply embedded in the battle for control of Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February 2022. —Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 20 Sep. 2024