Embody

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɑdi/

Definitions of embody

verb to include or contain something as a constituent part

Example Sentences

A1 She embodies kindness and compassion in everything she does.

A2 The statue perfectly embodies the spirit of freedom and independence.

B1 The company's values are embodied in their commitment to sustainability.

B2 The artist's latest work embodies a sense of nostalgia and longing.

C1 The novel's protagonist embodies the complexities of human nature.

C2 The speech by the president embodied the hopes and aspirations of the nation.

Examples of embody in a Sentence

formal The principles of democracy embody the values of freedom and equality.

informal Her actions truly embody the spirit of kindness and generosity.

slang Dude, he totally embodies the cool factor with his new haircut.

figurative The painting seemed to embody the artist's emotions and experiences.

Grammatical Forms of embody

• past tense: embodied
• plural: embodies
• comparative: more embody
• superlative: most embody
• present tense: embodies
• future tense: will embody
• perfect tense: has embodied
• continuous tense: is embodying
• singular: embodies
• positive degree: embody
• infinitive: embody
• gerund: embodying
• participle: embodied

Origin and Evolution of embody

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'embody' originated from the Old French word 'emboier' which means 'to put into a body'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'embody' has evolved to mean to represent or exemplify something in a physical form or to give concrete form to an idea or quality.