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English verb: embed

1. embed (contact) fix or set securely or deeply


SamplesHe planted a knee in the back of his opponent.
The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum.


Synonymsengraft, imbed, implant, plant


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)enter, infix, insert, introduce


Narrower (hyponym)bury, nest, pot, sink

2. embed (competition) attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war


SamplesThe young reporter was embedded with the Third Division.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)aggroup, group









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