incarnate

verb
UK: /ɪnˈkɑːneɪt/
US: /ɪnˈkɑːrnət/

  1. To represent a quality or idea in a clear and obvious way.

    1. She does incarnate pure joy with her smile.
    2. The leader incarnates the hopes of his people for a better future.

  2. To be the living form of a spirit or deity.

    1. Some believe God will incarnate as human.
    2. In many religions, gods incarnate as humans or animals to interact with the world.

Synonyms

realize personify embody typify manifest
incarnate adjective

  1. In bodily form; having a physical body.

    1. Evil incarnate walked the Earth.
    2. The angel appeared before them incarnate, a being of light and power.

  2. Represented in the flesh; personified.

    1. She is kindness incarnate to all she meets.
    2. The new building is modern design incarnate, with sleek lines and minimalist décor.
incarnate noun

  1. A person who represents a quality or idea.

    1. He is the incarnate of strength.
    2. She became the incarnate of hope for the refugees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "incarnate" in English means: To represent a quality or idea in a clear and obvious way., To be the living form of a spirit or deity..

The phonetic transcription of "incarnate" is /ɪnˈkɑːneɪt/ in British English and /ɪnˈkɑːrnət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incarnate": realize, personify, embody, typify, manifest.

Example usage of "incarnate": "She does incarnate pure joy with her smile.". More examples on the page.