incarnate

7 synonyms and 1 antonym for incarnate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Given a bodily, often human, form; embodied in flesh.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

corporate

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

embodied corporal

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

embody substantiate body forth bodied

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Given a bodily, often human, form; embodied in flesh.

“In the story, the villain is evil incarnate.”

embody substantiate body forth bodied corporate embodied corporal

2. verb

To give a bodily or concrete form to an idea, quality, or spirit.

“The novel incarnates the anxieties of an entire generation.”

substantiate embody

Opposites

disincarnate

How to use incarnate

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

evil incarnate the devil incarnate incarnate as a human

Etymology

From Ecclesiastical Latin incarnatus, "made flesh," from in- + caro/carn- ("flesh") — the same root as "carnal" and "carnivore."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “incarnate” mean?

The word “incarnate” means given a bodily, often human, form; embodied in flesh. In plain terms, given a physical or bodily form — often used for "the living embodiment of" something.

How do you pronounce “incarnate”?

“Incarnate” is pronounced ihn-KAH-nayt (/ɪnˈkɑːɹ.nɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “incarnate” in a sentence?

Here is “incarnate” used in a sentence: “In the story, the villain is evil incarnate.”

What part of speech is “incarnate”?

Depending on how it is used, “incarnate” can be an adjective and a verb.

Where does the word “incarnate” come from?

The word “incarnate” comes from Latin. From Ecclesiastical Latin incarnatus, "made flesh," from in- + caro/carn- ("flesh") — the same root as "carnal" and "carnivore.".

How many meanings does “incarnate” have?

“Incarnate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: given a bodily, often human, form; embodied in flesh.

Related words

carnal excarnate excarnation incarnation reincarnate reincarnation

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