Embody vs. Embrace
Difference Between Embody and Embrace
Embodyverb
(transitive) To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
As the car salesman approached, wearing a plaid suit and slicked-back hair, he seemed to embody sleaze.Embraceverb
To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
Embodyverb
(transitive) To represent in some other form, such as a code of laws.
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.Embraceverb
(obsolete) To accept (someone) as a friend or servant.
Embodyverb
(transitive) To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.
Embraceverb
To seize (something) eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome.
I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation.Embodyverb
(intransitive) To unite in a body or mass.
Embraceverb
To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
Embodyverb
represent in bodily form;
He embodies all that is evil wrong with the systemThe painting substantiates the feelings of the artistEmbraceverb
To encircle; to encompass; to enclose.
Embodyverb
represent, as of a character on stage;
Derek Jacobi was HamletEmbraceverb
(figurative) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
Natural philosophy embraces many sciences.Embodyverb
represent or express something abstract in tangible form;
This painting embodies the feelings of the Romantic periodEmbraceverb
(obsolete) To fasten on, as armour.
Embraceverb
(legal) To attempt to influence (a jury, court, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.
Embracenoun
Hug noun; putting arms around someone.
Embracenoun
Enclosure, (partially or fully) surrounding someone or something.
Embracenoun
Full acceptance (of something).
Embracenoun
(figuratively) Enfolding, including.
Embracenoun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Embracenoun
the state of taking in or encircling;
an island in the embrace of the seaEmbracenoun
a close affectionate and protective acceptance;
his willing embrace of new ideasin the bosom of the familyEmbraceverb
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory;
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgroundsthis should cover everyone in the groupEmbraceverb
hug, usually with fondness;
Hug me, pleaseThey embracedEmbraceverb
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own;
She embraced CatholocismThey adopted the Jewish faith
