Embody Meaning in English

word

US

ɪmˈbɑdi

im-BAH-dee

UK

ɛmbˈɒdi

em-BOD-ee

Definition

To express or represent an idea, quality, or feeling in a clear, physical, or living form; to be a symbol or example of something.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or literary; commonly used about qualities, values, or concepts (e.g. 'She embodies kindness'). Often confused with 'represent', but 'embody' suggests giving something a real or visible form. Used both for people (traits) and objects (concepts).

• Spanish: personificar - encarnar - representar
• Portuguese (BR): incorporar - personificar - representar
• Portuguese (PT): incorporar - personificar - representar
• Chinese (Simplified): 体现 - 具体表现
• Chinese (Traditional): 體現 - 具體表現
• Hindi: मूर्त रूप देना
• Arabic: يجسّد - يُمثل
• Bengali: মূর্ত করা - প্রকাশ করা
• Russian: воплощать - олицетворять
• Japanese: 体現する
• Vietnamese: hiện thân - thể hiện
• Korean: 구현하다 - 상징하다
• Turkish: somutlaştırmak - simgelemek
• Urdu: مجسم کرنا - ظاہر کرنا
• Indonesian: mewujudkan - melambangkan

Example Sentences

She embodies kindness in everything she does.

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This statue embodies freedom for many people.

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His actions embody the values of our company.

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These colors really embody the spirit of the festival.

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If anyone can embody courage, it's her.

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Their new design embodies modern simplicity perfectly.

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