embed

To embed is defined as to plant something deeply or firmly, either literally or figuratively.

(verb)

An example of embed is when you firmly plant an idea in another person's head.
An example of embed is when you put a stick very firmly and deeply into the ground.

See embed in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb embedded, embedding

to set (flowers, etc.) in earth
to set or fix firmly in a surrounding mass: to embed tiles in cement
to fix in the mind, memory, etc.
Comput. to insert (an identification code, a virus, a routine for monitoring access, etc.) into a software program
to assign (an observer) to a group engaged in some activity: to embed journalists with a combat unit

noun

a person who has been embedded

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See embed in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb em·bed·ded also im·bed·ded, em·bed·ding also im·bed·ding, em·beds also im·beds

verb, transitive

To fix firmly in a surrounding mass: embed a post in concrete; fossils embedded in shale.
To enclose snugly or firmly.
To cause to be an integral part of a surrounding whole: “a minor accuracy embedded in a larger untruth” (Ian Jack).
To assign (a journalist) to travel with a military unit during an armed conflict.
Biology To enclose (a specimen) in a supporting material before sectioning for microscopic examination.

verb, intransitive

To become embedded: The harpoon struck but did not embed.

noun (ĕmˈbĕdˌ)

One that is embedded, especially a journalist who is assigned to an active military unit.

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