American English
/ɪmˈbɑ.ɾiz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: embody
To be a clear example or expression of a quality, idea, or feeling.
Practice out loudTo be a clear example or expression of a quality, idea, or feeling.
She embodies courage.
The song embodies the spirit of the movement.
embody courage · embody an ideal · embody the spirit of · perfectly embody
someone/something + embodies + a quality, idea, or feeling
someone/something + embodies + the spirit/values of + something
To include an idea, rule, or feature as an important part of a plan, system, or design.
The new policy embodies several important changes.
Safety is embodied in the product's design.
embody a principle · embody important changes · embody a new approach · embody a design feature
a plan/law/design + embodies + an idea, rule, or feature
an idea/rule/feature + is embodied in + a plan/law/design
To clearly represent the main feeling or values of something.
The festival embodies the spirit of the neighborhood.
The y changes to i before -ed and -es: embodied, embodies. Keep the y before -ing: embodying.