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embed Definition

em·bed (em bed′, im-; for n. em′bed′)

transitive verb -·bed′·ded, -·bed′·ding

  1. to set (flowers, etc.) in earth
  2. to set or fix firmly in a surrounding mass to embed tiles in cement
  3. to fix in the mind, memory, etc.
  4. Comput. to insert (an identification code, a virus, a routine for monitoring access, etc.) into a software program
  5. to assign (an observer) to a group engaged in some activity to embed journalists with a combat unit

noun

a person who has been embedded

embed Related Forms
em·bed′·ment noun
embed Synonyms

embed

v.

  1. To put in

    imbed, insert, implant, install, fix, deposit, stick in, place in, thrust in, stuff in, set in, drive in, press in, ram in, plunge in, tuck in, hammer in, put into, root, plant, sink, bury, enclose, inlay, lodge, set, pierce.

  2. To fix

    plant, implant, secure; see fasten 1.

embed Usage Examples

Object

  • employability: The guide discusses a number of issues about embedding employability into a curriculum.
  • ict: This is part of the DfES drive toward embedding ICT in subject teaching.
  • paraffin: RESULTS: Excellent concordance comparing frozen and paraffin embedded CD7 immunostaining ( 88 % ) was observed.
  • derivative: Such embedded derivatives are brought within the derivative contracts rules.
  • hyperlinks: Question: Is it possible to create a simple image map with embedded hyperlinks that I can use online?
  • tag: Reporter - Simple Shockwave movie to read embedded tags.

Preposition: within

  • curriculum: Literacy and numeracy was mainly embedded within the curriculum, with some discrete provision at certain levels.

Modifies a noun

  • tag: HTML provides the EMBED tag for including a reference to a techexplorer document embedded in a web page.

Modifying Another Word

  • deeply: This process is likely to extend further and become more deeply embedded in the way we see our world.
  • firmly: We are honored that their contributions will now be firmly embedded in the history of the Trust.
  • socially: Familiarity: is the technology familiar and understood, socially embedded?
  • permanently: As the code is permanently embedded on the chip there is no risk of the code being tampered with.

Present participle complement

  • script: Web Development PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor PHP is a server-side HTML embedded scripting language.
  • learn: Could a game or business simulation be used to embed learning?

Preposition: in

  • psyche: It is some inherent quality embedded in the white psyche.
  • prwora: Women and their medicaid embedded in prwora a parent who you pay compensates.
  • membrane: The flow of ions is regulated by specialized proteins known as channel proteins embedded in the cell membrane.
  • curriculum: Finally, it examines how ethics might be embedded in the curriculum.
  • matrix: Poplar seeds are embedded in a cotton-like matrix that enables floatation on wind and water.
  • mortar: In this picture you can see a trowel still embedded in mortar.