embed
verb
em·bed
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variants:
or less commonly imbed
embedded
also imbedded;
embedding
also imbedding;
embeds
also imbeds
Definition of embed
1a
: to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
fossils embedded in stone
b
: to make something an integral part of
the prejudices embedded in our language
c
: to prepare (a microscopy specimen) for sectioning by infiltrating with and enclosing in a supporting substance
d
: to insert (a media file, such as a graphic, video, or audio clip) into a computer document (as on a website or in an e-mail)
Marketers embed advertisements in subscription mailing-list messages to reach target audiences.— Matthew Mills The company… lets users embed video and audio attachments in E-mail messages.— Matt Richtel
2a
: to attach (a journalist) to a military unit for the purpose of covering a conflict
Ever since the American-led invasion of Iraq last year, when hundreds of journalists were embedded with military units, people in media circles have been debating whether journalists lose their professional detachment under such circumstances and begin to identify too closely with the troops they are covering.— Robert D. Kaplan
b
: to attach (someone) to a group (such as a military unit or government agency) for the purpose of advising, training, or treating its members
Implementation of the plan to embed behavior specialists at the brigade level will result in 50 positions being staffed between now and 2013.— Philip Grey Dr. Dawdy … is one of the more unusual relief workers among the thousands who have come to the devastated expanses of Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. She is officially embedded with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a liaison to the state's historic preservation office.— John Schwartz
3
: to surround closely
a sweet pulp embeds the plum seed
: to become embedded
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Other Words from embed
embedment
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Synonyms & Antonyms for embed
Synonyms
bed, enroot, entrench (also intrench), fix, impact, implant, ingrain (also engrain), lodge, root
Antonyms
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Examples of embed in a Sentence
embed a post in concrete
the nails were solidly embedded in those old plaster walls
Recent Examples on the Web
Ani Achola, played by actress Grace Saif, is the new girl in school, but that doesn't stop her from embedding herself into all the drama surrounding the students at Liberty High. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, ""13 Reasons Why" Star Anne Winters Defends New Character Ani Amid Backlash on Social Media," 28 Aug. 2019 In 2010 then doctoral student Ben Waber embedded himself in the offices of Travelco, an online travel agency, to figure out what factors make a team productive. — Rose Eveleth, Scientific American, "Your Employer May Be Spying on You—and Wasting Its Time," 16 Aug. 2019 Because the complex of AI tools and human review exists in this feedback loop, the stakes only get higher as companies improve voice assistants, asking us to embed them deeper into daily life. — Sidney Fussell, The Atlantic, "People Are Starting to Realize How Voice Assistants Actually Work," 15 Aug. 2019 Hezbollah cements its presence Israel’s containment policy is now reaching its limits, with Hezbollah and Iranian proxies reportedly embedding themselves in southern Syria. — Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, "What Russian deal? Israel and Jordan cast wary eye toward Syria.," 12 Aug. 2019 But the transformation does little to alter the affable ways of the local population, who embrace the newcomers with open arms, embedding them in their culture, terroir and good humor. — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, "'A Beautiful Summer' ('Le Bel été'): Film Review," 22 July 2019 In addition to developing the threads, Neuralink’s other big advance is a machine that automatically embeds them. — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, "Elon Musk unveils Neuralink’s plans for brain-reading ‘threads’ and a robot to insert them," 17 July 2019 In 2006, 35 years after embedding herself in the city’s literary community, the city of L.A. presented Prado with a certificate of recognition for her achievements in writing, teaching and participation in the city’s literary community. — Dorany Pineda, latimes.com, "Holly Prado, poet who championed L.A.’s literary scene, dies at 81," 25 June 2019 The major dailies gave a megaphone to the police, while alternative outlets embedded themselves among the protesters. — Chad Painter, The Conversation, "How the New York media covered the Stonewall riots," 19 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'embed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for embed
embed
verb
English Language Learners Definition of embed
: to place or set (something) firmly in something else
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embed
verb
em·bed
| \ im-ˈbed\
embedded;
embedding
Kids Definition of embed
: to enclose in or as if in a surrounding substance
Workers embedded the posts in concrete.
embed
transitive verb
em·bed
variants:
also imbed \ im-ˈbed
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embedded
also imbedded;
embedding
also imbedding
Medical Definition of embed
: to prepare (a microscopy specimen) for sectioning by infiltrating with and enclosing in a supporting substance
Other Words from embed
embedment
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