embed

Definition of Embed in English :

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Verb

1. embed, engraft, imbed, implant, plant

fix or set securely or deeply

Example Sentences:
'He planted a knee in the back of his opponent'
'The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum'

2. embed

attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war

Example Sentences:
'The young reporter was embedded with the Third Division'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

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verb -beds, -bedding or -bedded

1. (usually foll by in)

to fix or become fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding solid mass

to embed a nail in wood

2. (transitive)

to surround closely

hard rock embeds the roots

3. (transitive)

to fix or retain (a thought, idea, etc) in the mind

4. (often foll by with)

to assign a journalist or be assigned as one to accompany an active military unit

5. (transitive) grammar

to insert (a subordinate clause) into a sentence

noun (ˈɪmbɛd )

6.

a journalist accompanying an active military unit

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verb transitiveWord forms: emˈbedded or emˈbedding

1.

to set (flowers, etc.) in earth

2.

to set or fix firmly in a surrounding mass

to embed tiles in cement

3.

to fix in the mind, memory, etc.

4. Computing

to insert (an identification code, a virus, a routine for monitoring access, etc.) into a software program

5.

to assign (an observer) to a group engaged in some activity

to embed journalists with a combat unit

noun

6.

a person who has been embedded

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v. em·bed·ded, em·bed·ding, em·beds also im·bed·ded or im·bed·ding or im·beds

v.tr.

1. To fix firmly in a surrounding mass: embed a post in concrete; fossils embedded in shale.

2.

a. To cause to be an integral part of a surrounding whole: "a minor accuracy embedded in a larger untruth" (Ian Jack).

b. Linguistics To insert or position (a clause or phrase) within a clause or phrase.

c. Computers To insert (a virus, for example) into a software program.

3. To assign (a journalist) to travel with a military unit during an armed conflict.

4. Biology To enclose (a specimen) in a supporting material before sectioning for microscopic examination.

v.intr.

To become embedded: The harpoon struck but did not embed.

n. (ĕmbĕd′)

One that is embedded, especially a journalist who is assigned to an active military unit.

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