Embodying: meaning, definitions and examples
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embodying
[ ɪmˈbɒdi ]
to represent
To embody means to represent a quality or idea by a person or thing. It is to personify or exemplify something. When someone embodies a certain trait, they are the perfect example of it.
Synonyms
exemplify, incarnate, personify, represent
Examples of usage
- He embodies the spirit of generosity.
- She embodies grace and elegance.
to manifest
To embody also means to manifest or give tangible form to something abstract or conceptual. It is to make something concrete or real.
Synonyms
epitomize, express, incorporate, manifest
Examples of usage
- The painting embodies the artist's emotions.
- The new policy embodies the company's commitment to sustainability.
Translations
Translations of the word "embodying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incorporando
🇮🇳 साकार करना
🇩🇪 verkörpernd
🇮🇩 mewujudkan
🇺🇦 втілюючи
🇵🇱 ucieleśniając
🇯🇵 具現化する
🇫🇷 incarnant
🇪🇸 encarnando
🇹🇷 somutlaştırma
🇰🇷 구현하다
🇸🇦 يجسد
🇨🇿 zpodobňující
🇸🇰 stelesňujúci
🇨🇳 体现
🇸🇮 utelesiti
🇮🇸 holdgerandi
🇰🇿 жүзеге асыру
🇬🇪 გახორციელება
🇦🇿 cisimləşdirmək
🇲🇽 encarnando
Word origin
The word 'embody' originated from the Middle English word 'embodien', which came from the Old French word 'embodir', meaning 'to provide a body for'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of embodying qualities or ideas has been prevalent in various cultures and philosophies throughout history, emphasizing the importance of physical representation of abstract concepts.
See also: embodied, embodiment, reembodied.