embodied
ɛmˈbɑdid
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Definition of embodied - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
formgiven a physical form
  • The sculpture embodied the artist's emotions..
incarnated personified
2.
representationrepresenting an idea or quality in a concrete way
  • Her actions embodied the spirit of generosity.
incarnate manifested personified
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Expressions with embodied

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total energy used to make a product, from raw materials to delivery
Architects compare the embodied energy of concrete and timber before choosing materials.

Origin of embodied

Latin, embody (in body)

Terms with embodied included in their meaning

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representation
embodied in a particular person
human
embodied in human form
representation
embodied in a perfect example
summary
embodied in a concise form
spirituality
embodied in flesh or human form

Examples of embodied in a sentence

  • Her performance embodied the character perfectly.
  • The sculpture embodied the artist's vision.
  • His leadership style embodied confidence and strength.

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  1. French:incarné, représenté, ...
  2. German:verkörpert, dargestellt, ...
  3. Italian:incarnato, ...
  4. Spanish:encarnado, representado, ...
  5. Portuguese:incorporado, personificado, ...
  6. Chinese:具象化的, 体现的, ...
  7. Japanese:具現化した, 具現化された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُجَسَّد, متمثل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגוּלָּם, מְמוּמָּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:воплощённый, воплощенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втілений, ...
  12. Hindi:साकार, अभिव्यक्त, ...
embody
ɪmˈbɒdi
embodies

Definition of embody - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
symbolismsymbolize an idea or quality
  • Her actions embody kindness and generosity.
epitomize represent
2.
express representgive tangible form to ideas or qualities
  • The statue embodies the spirit of the city..
incarnate manifest symbolize
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Origin of embody

Latin, embody (to give a body to)

Examples of embody in a sentence

  • His paintings embody the essence of modern art.
  • The painting embodies the artist's vision.
  • Her speech embodies the values of the organization.

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  1. French:incarner, matérialiser, ...
  2. German:verkörpern, ...
  3. Italian:incarnare, esprimere, ...
  4. Spanish:encarnar, materializar, ...
  5. Portuguese:simbolizar, materializar, ...
  6. Chinese:体现, ...
  7. Japanese:体現する, 具現化する, ...
  8. Arabic:جَسَّدَ, صَوَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגַלֵּם, לְהַמְחִישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:олицетворять, воплощать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втілювати, втілити, ...
  12. Hindi:का मूर्त रूप होना, मूर्त रूप देना, ...
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