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embodies

/ɪmˈbɑdiz/ /ɛmˈbɑdiz/

Meanings
verb
To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.

Examples :

"As the car salesman approached, wearing a plaid suit and slicked-back hair, he seemed to embody sleaze."
being person philosophy character

Related Words

Illustration personify

personify verb

/pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/ /pɜːrˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

To be an example of; to have all the attributes of.

"Mozart could be said to personify musical genius."

Illustration approached

approached verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

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concrete noun

/kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/

A solid mass formed by the coalescence of separate particles; a compound substance, a concretion.

"The bird's nest was a concrete example of how strong and carefully constructed things can be. "

Illustration integrity

integrity noun

/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/

Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

"The teacher's integrity was evident in her fair grading system, as she consistently applied the school's rules to every student. "

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constitution noun

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/

The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

"The successful constitution of our community garden relied on everyone contributing their time and skills. "

Illustration satisfaction

satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

Illustration represent

represent verb

/ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's vision of a peaceful countryside. "

Illustration salesman

salesman noun

/ˈseɪlzmən/ /ˈseɪlsmən/

A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.

"The salesman at the electronics store showed my dad several different laptops. "

Illustration incarnate

incarnate adjective

/ɪnˈkɑːneɪt/

Embodied in flesh; given a bodily, especially a human, form; personified.

"The teacher's passion for history was incarnate in her animated lectures. "

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

Illustration innovation

innovation noun

/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

"The school's latest innovation is a new program that teaches students about sustainable living. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"