embodies

Meanings

• Verb

  To give a physical form or representation to an abstract idea, quality, or emotion.

  - "The novel embodies the spirit of the time."
  - "His actions embodied the values of the organization."

• Verb

  To serve as an outward expression or manifestation of (someone or something)

  - "The statue embodies the ideals of the great leader."
  - "Her actions embodied the essence of kindness."

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Synonyms

embrace , encompass , enfold , actualize , concretize , effigiate , materialize , objectify , realize , reify , thingify , fuse , integrate , merge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embodies
believes , receives , achieves , deceives

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Variants

List of all variants of embodies that leads to same result
embodied , embodier , embodiers , embodies , embody , embodying

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'embodyer', from 'em' 'in' + 'corps' 'body'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'embodies' is often used in the context of art and literature to describe how an artist or writer brings an abstract idea to life.

2. The concept of embodiment has been explored in various philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Platonic philosophy and Buddhism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Personification: The attribution of a human quality or character to an abstract idea, natural object, or animal.

2. Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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Culture

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In literature, embodies is often used to describe how a character or work of art brings an abstract concept to life. In philosophy, it refers to the idea that abstract concepts have a real existence in the physical world.

How to Memorize "embodies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an abstract idea taking on a physical form.
   - Visualize a character in a story embodying a certain trait.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of giving a physical form to something abstract.
   - Think of the word 'manifestation' as a synonym.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a body representing an abstract concept.
   - Remember the phrase 'embody' means 'to give body to'.

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