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embed
[em-bed, em-bed]
verb (used with object)
to fix into a surrounding mass.
to embed stones in cement.
to surround tightly or firmly; envelop or enclose.
Thick cotton padding embedded the precious vase in its box.
to incorporate or contain as an essential part or characteristic.
A love of color is embedded in all of her paintings.
Histology.to infiltrate (a biological tissue) with molten paraffin or other plastic material that later solidifies, enabling the preparation to be sliced very thin for viewing under a microscope.
Mathematics.to map (a set) into another set.
Grammar.to insert (a construction, as a phrase or clause) into a larger construction, as a clause or sentence.
to assign (a journalist) to travel with a military unit or a political campaign: We've embedded a reporter with each of the presidential candidates.
The photojournalists were embedded in Afghanistan with U.S. troops.
We've embedded a reporter with each of the presidential candidates.
to invite (an expert, creative professional, etc.) to work closely with a group or participate in a special event.
We have embedded writers within our acting companies, and now have playwrights writing pieces for the actors they are working with.
Digital Technology.to place (text, images, sound, or computer code) in a computer file, HTML document, software program, or electronic device.
Here's how to embed videos on your website.
verb (used without object)
to be or become fixed or incorporated, as into a surrounding mass.
Glass embeds in the soft tar of the road.
noun
a person who has been embedded, as with a military unit.
a period of time during which a person is embedded.
embed
/ ɪˈɛ /
verb
(usually foll by in) to fix or become fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding solid mass
to embed a nail in wood
(tr) to surround closely
hard rock embeds the roots
(tr) to fix or retain (a thought, idea, etc) in the mind
(often foll by with) to assign a journalist or be assigned as one to accompany an active military unit
(tr) grammar to insert (a subordinate clause) into a sentence
noun
a journalist accompanying an active military unit
Other Word Forms
- embedment noun
- ˈ峾Գ noun
Example Sentences
But our region’s undocumented Mexican and Central American immigrants are inextricably embedded in our lives.
While Elon Musk has departed the Department of Government Efficiency, the world’s richest man is leaving a network of acolytes embedded inside nearly every federal agency.
Images from the scene show debris scattered across a large crash zone, with parts of the aircraft embedded in buildings.
The Beach Boys’ hits are so embedded into American culture at this point that you don’t really need me to provide examples.
The TV host has previously embedded with ICE officials during raids, including in Chicago earlier this year, where he and his crew taped arrests.
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