embody-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: personally represent in physical (bodily) form

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent[animate]] EMBODY NP2
NOTE: this sense the NP1 representes both a character (in a play) or abstract qualities.

Examples:
He embodies all that is evil.
She will embody Marta in West Side Story.
The king embodies the world.
LaRouche embodies the 'American System'.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: embody.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: give tangible form to something intangible

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[topic[animate]] EMBODY NP2[patient[abstract]]

Examples:
This painting embodies the sentiments of the Romantic period.
His sculpture really embodies his angst.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: embody.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3