embody [embodied, embodying, embodies]◼◼◼(represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify) verb [UK: ɪm.ˈbɒ.di] [US: em.ˈbɑː.di]He wants to embody his ideal. = Il veut incarner son idéal.
epitomize [epitomized, epitomizing, epitomizes]◼◼◻(be an epitome) verb [UK: ɪ.ˈpɪ.tə.maɪz] [US: ə.ˈpɪ.tə.ˌmaɪz]He epitomizes the American dream. = Il incarne le rêve américain.