Embrace: meaning, definitions and examples
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embrace
[ ษชmหbreษชs ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "embrace" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abraรงar
- adotar
- incluir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅ เคฒเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช umarmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ memeluk
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะนะผะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ obejmowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใใใใ (dakishimeru)
๐ซ๐ท embrasser
- adopter
- inclure
๐ช๐ธ abrazar
- adoptar
- incluir
๐น๐ท kucaklamak
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ์นํ๋ค (poonghada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญุชุถู (yaแธฅtaแธin)
๐จ๐ฟ obejmout
๐ธ๐ฐ objaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅๆฑ (yลngbร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ objemati
๐ฎ๐ธ faรฐma
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแฎแฃแขแแแ (chakuteba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qucaqlamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,238 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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