imbeds
Fixes into place
Imbeds is a less common spelling of embeds.
To imbed is to fix something firmly within a surrounding mass: The shrapnel imbedded itself in the wall.
Figuratively, ideas or memories become imbedded in the mind.
In journalism, a reporter imbedded with troops accompanies them during operations.
The embed spelling predominates in contemporary usage.
Surrounds on all sides
- surroundsEncloses on all sides
- envelopsSurrounds and covers completely
- cocoonsProtective insect casings
- wrapsEncircles with covering
sheathes · houses · encapsulates · contains · covers · buries · entombs · enshrouds
Device placed inside tissue
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- entrenchFix firmly in place
- engraftInsert tissue surgically
- instillImpart gradually over time
infuse · ingrain · incorporate · interject · insert · lodge · fix · set
Weighted devices securing vessels
- fastensAttaches or secures
- fixesRepairs or solutions
- locksSecurity fastening devices
- cementsBinds or solidifies
rivets · bolts · attaches · mounts · affixes · pins · stakes · stabilizes
Photosynthesizing rooted organisms
- concealsKeeps from being seen
- hidesConceals or animal skins
- secretesReleases from cells
- buriesPlaces beneath the ground
sleeper · mole · agent · operative · spy · clandestine · covert · subterfuge
encases
Surrounds on all sides
- surroundsEncloses on all sides
- envelopsSurrounds and covers completely
- cocoonsProtective insect casings
wraps · sheathes · houses · encapsulates · contains · covers · buries · entombs · enshrouds · shelters
implant
Device placed inside tissue
instill · infuse · ingrain · incorporate · interject · insert · lodge · fix · set · plant
anchors
Weighted devices securing vessels
cements · rivets · bolts · attaches · mounts · affixes · pins · stakes · stabilizes · reinforces
plants
Photosynthesizing rooted organisms
buries · sleeper · mole · agent · operative · spy · clandestine · covert · subterfuge · stealth
assimilate
Absorb and incorporate fully
- mergeCombine into unity
- incorporateAbsorb into something larger
- blendCombine into mixture
fuse · interweave · intermix · meld · weave · entwine · interlace · braid · knit · mesh