Embrace: meaning, definitions and examples

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embrace

[ ɪmˈbreɪs ]

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showing affection

To embrace means to hold someone closely in your arms to express affection or love. It can also refer to accepting or adopting an idea, belief, or way of life.

Synonyms

accept, clasp, cuddle, hug, welcome

Examples of usage

She embraced her mother tightly after being apart for so long.
The company decided to embrace new technology to improve efficiency.
He embraced the opportunity to study abroad and learn about new cultures.

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hold

As a noun, an embrace refers to a close hold or hug, often to express affection or comfort.

Synonyms

clasp, cuddle, hug

Examples of usage

She felt safe and loved in his warm embrace.
The embrace of the child by the parent was filled with love and reassurance.

Translations

Translations of the word "embrace" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abraçar

adotar
incluir

🇮🇳 गले लगाना

🇩🇪 umarmen

🇮🇩 memeluk

🇺🇦 обіймати

🇵🇱 obejmować

🇯🇵 抱きしめる (dakishimeru)

🇫🇷 embrasser

adopter
inclure

🇪🇸 abrazar

adoptar
incluir

🇹🇷 kucaklamak

🇰🇷 포옹하다 (poonghada)

🇸🇦 يحتضن (yaḥtaḍin)

🇨🇿 obejmout

🇸🇰 objať

🇨🇳 拥抱 (yōngbào)

🇸🇮 objemati

🇮🇸 faðma

🇰🇿 құшақтау

🇬🇪 ჩახუტება (chakuteba)

🇦🇿 qucaqlamaq

🇲🇽 abrazar

adoptar
incluir

Word origin

The word 'embrace' originated from the Old French word 'embracier', which means 'to clasp in the arms'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of embracing has been a universal gesture of love, comfort, and acceptance across different cultures and societies throughout history.