embodied
|em-bod-ied|
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/ɪmˈbɑːdid/
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/ɪmˈbɒdid/
(embody)
give form to
Etymology
Etymology Information
'embody' originates from the French word 'embodier', where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'bodier' meant 'body'.
Historical Evolution
'embodier' transformed into the English word 'embody', and eventually became the modern English word 'embodied'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give a body to', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to represent in bodily form'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'embody'.
The artist embodied his emotions in the sculpture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45