Definition

To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass or context.

Example

The artist decided to imbed the small stones into the surface of the sculpture.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to imbed images in a document?

Yeah, I find it really useful for presentations.

Exactly! It makes everything look more professional.

Totally, and it helps convey the message better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imbed is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "bed" (from Old English "bedde", meaning a place to lie down). The word means to place something firmly into a surrounding mass, as if placing it into a bed.

Memory Tip

Think of placing something 'into' ('in-') a 'bed' — that's why imbed means to embed something firmly.

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