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Embrace: meaning, definitions and examples

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embrace

 

[ ษชmหˆbreษชs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abraรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ‡ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umarmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memeluk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ะนะผะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obejmowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠฑใใ—ใ‚ใ‚‹ (dakishimeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท embrasser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrazar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kucaklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์˜นํ•˜๋‹ค (poonghada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุชุถู† (yaแธฅtaแธin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obejmout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ objaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฅๆŠฑ (yลngbร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ objemati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faรฐma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัˆะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (chakuteba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qucaqlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abrazar

Etymology

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.

See also: bracelet, bracing, embracer.

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.