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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embed

The Kung Fu Panda franchise, which kicked off with the original film in 2008, is deeply embedded in the Knight family lore. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Anne Hathaway, a Bulgari ambassador, drew from a Roman lexicon already embedded in the house’s identity. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Suitable for those with little ones and pets running around, the fabric is non-absorptive, meaning spills and crumbs won’t stay embedded in its weave. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

Emanuel is right that the only realistic path now is to embed the Palestinian issue within a broader regional strategy. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026