em- — in, into, to make (affix)
em-
in, into, to make
Component
prefix
Latin/French · Form of en- before b, m, p (embrace, empower).
Used in (5)
embrace
B2
/ɛmˈbɹes/
To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug.
employ
A2
/ɪmˈplɔɪ/
To pay someone to work for you
embark
C1
/ɪmˈbɑɹk/
To start something new and important, such as a project or journey.
empower
C1
/ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/
To give someone the confidence, strength, or ability to control their own life and decisions.
embed
C2
/ɪmˈbɛd/
To fix something firmly inside a surrounding material.