Meaning & use

embody

verb·Advanced

To represent or express a quality or idea in a tangible or visible form.

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The statue embodies the spirit of freedom and quiet resilience beautifully.

Her calm leadership embodies everything the whole team truly values.

A note on using this word

Embody suggests giving physical or concrete form to an abstract idea or quality, often used for people, symbols, or art.

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