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Synonyms

[1, 2] adorn, array, beautify, decorate, dress, enrich, garnish, grace, ornament, trim—more at DECORATE

[2] color, elaborate, embroider, exaggerate, magnify, pad, stretch—more at EMBROIDER

em·bel·lish·ment noun : the act or process of embellishing; also : something serving to embellish

Synonyms

adornment, caparison, decoration, frill, garnish, ornament, trim—more at DECORATION

elaboration, exaggeration, hyperbole, overstatement, padding—more at EXAGGERATION

em·ber noun 1 : a glowing or smoldering fragment from a fire

2 plural : the smoldering remains of a fire

em·bez·zle verb -zled; -zling : to steal (as money) by falsifying records

— em·bez·zle·ment noun

— em·bez·zler noun

em·bit·ter verb 1 : to arouse bitter feelings in

2 : to make bitter

em·bla·zon verb 1 : to adorn with heraldic devices

2 : to display conspicuously

em·blem noun : something (as an object or picture) suggesting another object or an idea : SYMBOL

— em·blem·at·ic also em·blem·at·i·cal adjective

Synonyms

hallmark, logo, symbol, trademark; also icon; badge, coat of arms, crest, insignia

em·bodi·ment noun 1 : a thing in which something (as a soul, idea, principle, or type) is embodied

2 : the act of embodying; also : the state of being embodied

Synonyms

epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification; also exemplification, incorporation, substantiation; essence, quintessence; archetype, exemplar, model, paradigm, pattern; acme, apex, culmination, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith

em·body verb em·bod·ied; em·body·ing 1 : INCARNATE

2 : to express in definite form

3 : to incorporate into a system or body

4 : to represent in human or animal form : PERSONIFY

Synonyms

[3] assimilate, incorporate, integrate; also amalgamate, blend, combine, commingle, fuse, intermingle, merge, mingle

[4] epitomize, manifest, materialize, personify, substantiate; also actualize, realize; symbolize; exemplify, illustrate

em·bold·en verb : to inspire with courage

Synonyms

buoy, cheer, comfort, encourage, hearten, inspire, steel—more at ENCOURAGE

em·bo·lism noun : the obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign or abnormal particle

em·bon·point noun [ORIGIN: F]

: plumpness of person : STOUTNESS

em·boss verb : to ornament with raised work

em·bou·chure noun [ORIGIN: F, ultim. fr. bouche mouth]

: the position and use of the lips, tongue, and teeth in playing a wind instrument

em·bow·er verb : to shelter or enclose in a bower

1embrace verb em·braced; em·brac·ing 1 : to clasp in the arms; also : CHERISH, LOVE

2 : to surround or close in

3 : to take up esp. readily or gladly : ADOPT ; also : WELCOME

4 : to take in or include as a part of a whole

5 : to participate in an embrace

Synonyms

[1] caress, clasp, enfold, grasp, hug; also cradle, grip, hold; encircle, entwine, envelop; fold, lock, twine, wrap; cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle, pat, pet, snuggle, stroke

[3] adopt, borrow, take up—more at ADOPT

[4] carry, comprehend, contain, encompass, entail, include, involve, number, take in—more at INCLUDE

2embrace noun : an encircling with the arms

em·bra·sure noun 1 : an opening in a wall through which a cannon is fired

2 : a recess of a door or window

em·bro·ca·tion noun : LINIMENT

em·broi·der verb 1 : to ornament with or do needlework

2 : to elaborate with exaggerated detail

Synonyms

color, elaborate, embellish, exaggerate, magnify, stretch; also amplify, enhance, enlarge (upon), expand, flesh (out)

em·broi·dery noun, plural -der·ies 1 : the forming of decorative designs with needlework

2 : something embroidered

em·broil verb 1 : to throw into confusion or disorder

2 : to involve in conflict or difficulties

— em·broil·ment noun

em·bryo noun, plural embryos : a living thing in its earliest stages of development

— em·bry·on·ic adjective

em·bry·ol·o·gy noun : a branch of biology dealing with embryos and their development

— em·bry