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Embodying

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of embody.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of embody
  2. embodiment

Example Sentences

They stood, less like the great champions or warring states of antiquity, throwing their whole force into the struggle for the temporary prizes of the sword, than two great embodyings of principle, two master-spirits, contending for the dominion of the minds of mankind[…]

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What does embodying mean?

Embodying means present participle and gerund of embody.

What is a synonym for embodying?

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What is the opposite of embodying?

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How do you use embodying in a sentence?

They stood, less like the great champions or warring states of antiquity, throwing their whole force into the struggle for the temporary prizes of the sword, than two great embodyings of principle, two master-spirits, contending for the dominion of the minds of mankind[…]

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