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verb/ɪmˈbɛd/
Frequency rank: #13,778 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding substance, or to place someone within a group so they become part of it.
Example sentence
The journalist decided to embed herself with the troops to report on the conflict firsthand.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 13,701–13,800
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- entranta person who enters a competition, profession, or new field.
- eraserA small tool used to rub out pencil marks or other writing.