embody
|em-bod-y|
B2
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/ɪmˈbɑːdi/
🇬🇧
/ɪmˈbɒdi/
give form to
Etymology
Etymology Information
'embody' originates from the Old French word 'embodier,' where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'bodier' meant 'body.'
Historical Evolution
'embodier' transformed into the Middle English word 'embodien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'embody.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to put into a body,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give tangible form to.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
The artist's work embodies the spirit of the Renaissance.
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Verb 2
to include or contain something as a constituent part.
The constitution embodies the fundamental principles of the nation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40