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

Self-consciousness has embedded itself too deeply in our collective culture, replacing the abandon needed to strive without embarrassment, or take a chance on the choice that doesn’t feel the safest. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

This is where Camp comes in — the veteran embedded in the ensemble whom many still aren’t clocking as the film’s secret weapon. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

That instinct to embed people alongside the model is the right one. — Rohit Kapoor, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The same research finds that market leaders are four times more likely to deploy true one-to-one personalization and are further ahead in embedding AI into integrated commercial workflows. — Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026