embodied; embodying
1
: to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
2
a
: to deprive of spirituality
b
: to make concrete and perceptible
3
: to cause to become a body or part of a body : incorporate
4
: to represent in human or animal form : personify
men who greatly embodied the idealism of American life—
A. M. Schlesinger born 1917
A. M. Schlesinger born 1917
embodier
noun
Examples of embody in a Sentence
The legislature embodied a revenue provision in the new law.
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
These cities embody the true spirit of Andalusia, with locals whose warmth and hospitality are ready to welcome you with open arms.
—Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Accompanied by an expert local guide, guests can explore the tranquil grounds, which are ritually rebuilt every 20 years to embody the impermanence and renewal at the heart of this belief system.
—Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
As the co-founder and chief creative officer of Varley—a brand that refined and repackaged activewear and athleisure as ready-to-wear with elegant mainstays for modern women on the move—Lara Mead embodies the ethos of her brand.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embody. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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embody
verb
em·body
im-ˈbäd-ē 
embodied; embodying
1
: to give definite form to
embodied her ideas in suitable words
2
: to cause to become a body or a part of a body or system
the Constitution embodies the fundamental laws of the United States
3
: to represent in visible form
a leader who embodies courage
embodier
noun
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