The difference between Embody and Embrace
When used as verbs, embody means to represent in a physical form, whereas embrace means to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection.
Embrace is also noun with the meaning: hug.
check bellow for the other definitions of Embody and Embrace
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Embody as a verb (transitive):
To represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify
Examples:
"As the car salesman approached, wearing a plaid suit and slicked-back hair, he seemed to embody sleaze."
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Embody as a verb (transitive):
To include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole
Examples:
"The US Constitution aimed to embody the ideals of diverse groups of people, from Puritans to Deists."
"The principle was recognized by some of the early Greek philosophers who embodied it in their systems."
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Embody as a verb (intransitive):
To unite in a body or mass.
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Embrace as a verb:
To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
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Embrace as a verb (obsolete):
To accept (someone) as a friend or servant.
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Embrace as a verb:
To seize (something) eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome.
Examples:
"I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."
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Embrace as a verb:
To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
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Embrace as a verb:
To encircle; to encompass; to enclose.
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Embrace as a verb (figurative):
To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
Examples:
"Natural philosophy embraces many sciences."
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Embrace as a verb (obsolete):
To fasten on, as armour.
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Embrace as a verb (legal):
To attempt to influence (a jury, court, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.
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Embrace as a noun:
Hug ; putting arms around someone.
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Embrace as a noun:
Enclosure, (partially or fully) surrounding someone or something.
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Embrace as a noun:
Full acceptance (of something).
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Embrace as a noun (figuratively):
Enfolding, including.