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View usage for: (ɪmbɑːm) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense embalms, present participle embalming, past tense, past participle embalmedverb [usually passive]If a dead person is embalmed, their body is preserved using special substances. His body was embalmed. [be VERB-ed] ...the embalmed body of Lenin. [VERB-ed] embalming uncountable noun More Synonyms of embalm embalm in British English (ɪmˈbɑːm) verb (transitive)1. to treat (a dead body) with preservatives, as by injecting formaldehyde into the blood vessels, to retard putrefaction 2. to preserve or cherish the memory of 3. poetic to give a sweet fragrance to Derived forms embalmer (emˈbalmer) noun embalmment (emˈbalmment) noun Word origin C13: from Old French embaumer; see balmembalm in American English (ɛmˈbɑm; ɪmˈbɑm) verb transitive1. to treat (a dead body) with various chemicals, usually after removing the viscera, etc., to keep it from decaying rapidly 3. to make fragrant; perfume Derived forms embalmer (emˈbalmer) noun embalmment (emˈbalmment) noun Word origin ME embaumen < OFr embaumer: see en- 1 & balm Synonyms of 'embalm'preserve, lay out, mummify enshrine, store, treasure, cherish More Synonyms of embalm Definition to preserve (a corpse) by the use of chemicals and oils Lenin's body was embalmed. Additional synonymsDefinition to cling to (an idea or feeling) I will cherish the memory of that visit for many years to come. Synonyms cling to, prize, treasure, hold dear, cleave to Definition to give everlasting fame to The town was immortalized in the famous story of Dracula. Synonyms commemorate, celebrate, perpetuate, glorify, enshrine, exalt, memorialize, solemnize, apotheosize, eternalize, eternize Definition to keep, set aside, or gather (things) for future use chips for storing data Synonyms keep, hold, preserve, maintain, retain, conserve- emancipated
- emancipation
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