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Embodied

Verb / ɪˈmbɑ:di:d / Another word for embodied — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be a perfect example or representation of something

Synonyms & similar words

corporal embody substantiate bodied be personify corporate incarnate bodyforth exemplified personified represented typified incarnated manifested expressed characterized symbolized emulated encompassed enacted imaged reflected emoted instantiated depicted demonstrated portrayed conveyed

Synonyms by register

Formal

manifested personified incarnated actualized

Informal

represented shown typified

Literary

ensouled animated

Antonyms

disembodied abstract incorporeal unreal ethereal intangible

Common collocations

  • embodied spirit
  • embodied energy
  • embodied knowledge
  • embodied carbon
  • embodied in
  • embodied by

Word family

noun embodiment
verb embody
adjective embodied
adverb embodiedly

Usage note

Often used to describe something abstract made concrete or physical. Can also mean to represent or be an example of something.

Example sentences

  1. The artist embodied the spirit of freedom in his painting.
  2. The new mascot embodied the school's values.
  3. The singer embodied the emotions of the song with her performance.
  4. The athlete embodied the determination and hard work of his team.
  5. The actor embodied the character perfectly in the play.

Quotes

  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • We become what we think about. - Earl Nightingale

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