imbed

/ɪmˈbɛd/
verb
  1. To fix something firmly and deeply into a surrounding mass.
    • Small stones were imbedded in the concrete path to create a decorative pattern.
    • The splinter was deeply imbedded in her finger and required tweezers to remove.
    • The archaeologist carefully imbedded the ancient coin in plaster for transport.
  2. To incorporate or include something as an essential part of a system or structure.
    • The company imbedded security features into every layer of its software.
    • The artist imbedded hidden messages in the painting's background.
    • Cultural values are often imbedded in the stories we tell children.
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