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embed

/ɪmˈbed/
em · bed ɪm · ˈbed
English Definition
V. to insert; implant; fix firmly
中文释义
嵌入;深植
Significado en Español
incrustar, empotrar
한국어 뜻
삽입하다, 박다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhúng, gắn vào
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Example Sentence

The journalist was embedded with the troops.

记者被安排与部队一起行动。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
em-(cause to enter)+ bed(bed/bottom) → embed, go deep in.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word “embed”: The archaeologist decided to embed the artifact within the new exhibit to showcase its historical importance.

  1. A insert
  2. B remove
  3. C ignore
  4. D destroy
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A — insert. “embed” means V. to insert; implant; fix firmly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The jeweler will ______ a single ruby deep in the very center of the ring.

  1. A remove
  2. B embed
  3. C extract
  4. D loosen
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B — embed. “embed” means V. to insert; implant; fix firmly

Common questions about “embed”

What does “embed” mean?

embed — V. to insert; implant; fix firmly. In Chinese: 嵌入;深植.

How do you pronounce “embed”?

embed is pronounced /ɪmˈbed/. It breaks into 2 syllables: em · bed.

How do you use “embed” in a sentence?

The journalist was embedded with the troops. (记者被安排与部队一起行动。)

What are synonyms for “embed”?

insert, implant, fix — all close in meaning to embed (V. to insert; implant; fix firmly).

Is “embed” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. embed appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “embed”?

em-(cause to enter)+ bed(bed/bottom) → embed, go deep in.

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