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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Sam Sussman
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Conrad embodies the archetype of intense and brooding depth with all the emotional highs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Featuring soaring ceilings, open floor plans, and industrial character, lofts embody a mix of history and contemporary features that appeal to a wide range of inhabitants.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
His establishment of the Sundance Institute over 40 years ago embodies his legacy of giving back – shaping the landscape of independent filmmaking and paving the way for more diverse voices to be heard.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embody. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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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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