The difference between Embody and Encompass
When used as verbs, embody means to represent in a physical form, whereas encompass means to form a circle around.
check bellow for the other definitions of Embody and Encompass
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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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Encompass as a verb (transitive):
To form a circle around; to encircle.
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Encompass as a verb (transitive):
To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
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Encompass as a verb (transitive):
To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
Examples:
"This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs."
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Encompass as a verb (transitive):
To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
Examples:
"Drake encompassed the globe."