What does IMBED mean?

Imbed

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

  1. To fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass; embed.
  2. To enclose closely or firmly.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /ɪmˈbɛd/
  • UK: /ɪmˈbɛd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "imbed" originated from the combination of the prefix "im-" meaning "in" and the verb "bed". It has been used in English since the early 19th century. The word is commonly used in the context of embedding or fixing something firmly into a surrounding mass or enclosing something closely or firmly.

Synonyms:

  • Embed
  • Insert
  • Plant
  • Engrave

Related Words:

  • Bided
  • Blimp
  • Blimy
  • Bloom
  • Blimp

Example Sentences:

  • She imbedded the diamond in the ring.
  • The artist imbedded the mosaic tiles into the wall.
  • The surgeon imbedded the implant into the patients bone.


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