Embody usually takes a direct object without a preposition: The policy embodies fairness. In can appear in passive structures such as embodied in a document. By is uncommon after embody except when introducing the agent in passive voice.
Embody is most often transitive with no preposition: The design embodies simplicity. In appears in passive patterns such as embodied in the constitution. Embody by is not a standard active pattern, though by may introduce the agent in passive clauses.
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
Embody commonly takes a direct object without a following preposition.
Use embodied in to show the form, system, or object containing the idea.
By introduces the person or thing that represents the idea in passive structures.
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Embody usually takes a direct object.
✕ The logo embodies in innovation. ✓ The logo embodies innovation.By is generally used only in passive structures.
✕ The actor embodies by courage. ✓ The actor embodies courage.In refers to the form containing the idea. By refers to the representative.
✕ The values are embodied by the constitution. ✓ The values are embodied in the constitution.Embody usually refers to a strong or lasting representation.
✓ She showed patience during the meeting.Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
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Usually no. Embody commonly takes a direct object.
Use embodied in when an idea is expressed in a document, law, system, or object.
Not as a normal active pattern. By is mainly used in passive structures such as embodied by the hero.
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