incarnate
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
In bodily form, especially used to describe an abstract quality embodied in a person.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
embodied
personified
Usage notes
Comes after the noun it describes, as in "evil incarnate," not before it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "To his students, he seemed like patience _____."
Answer: incarnate
In your own words, what does "incarnate" mean?
In bodily form, especially used to describe an abstract quality embodied in a person.
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