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• Verbe désignant l'action de fixer solidement et profondément quelque chose dans une masse environnante, ou d'inclure quelque chose comme partie intégrante d'un ensemble.

A verb used to indicate the act of fixing something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass, or incorporating something as an essential part.

1. Fix firmly in a surrounding massB2formal

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

   Enfoncer solidement

   • The archaeologist found a fossil embedded in the rock.
   • The carpenter embedded the nail deep into the wood.
   • Precious stones were embedded in the crown.

   Synonymesburydrive infiximbedimplantinsertlodgerootsetsink

   Antonymesdislodgeextractremoveunearth

2. Integrate into a digital environmentB1formalIT

   To place a piece of content (like a video, image, or code) within a webpage or other digital document.

   Intégrer dans un environnement numérique

   • You can embed a YouTube video in your blog post.
   • The developer embedded the script into the HTML file.
   • She embedded the map into the travel website.

   Synonymesattachimbedincludeincorporateinsertintegratenestplace

3. Implant deeply in the mindB2formal

   To fix an idea, feeling, or attitude firmly in someone's mind.

   Implanter profondément dans l'esprit

   • The experience embedded a deep sense of gratitude in her.
   • His teachings were embedded in the hearts of his students.
   • The trauma was embedded in his memory for years.

   Synonymesimplantimpressinculcateingrainroot