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

Ali Rida, who develops software embedded in devices such as smartwatches, gave up his job three years ago to volunteer as a paramedic. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

New Yorkers need opportunities to reskill and upskill throughout their careers, and AI literacy should be embedded in schools, colleges, workforce programs, and employer training. — Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

That alters a protein that the pigment is embedded in, starting a nerve impulse that eventually contributes to an image in the brain. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

As a new international bridge opens between Detroit and Canada amid escalating trade tensions, USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes embedded with Canadian authorities to see what life is really like on our northern border. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 July 2026