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embracing

 

[ ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

showing affection or acceptance

Embracing is the act of holding someone closely in one's arms, often as a sign of affection or acceptance. It can also refer to the act of adopting or supporting a new idea, belief, or way of life.

Synonyms

accepting, hugging, welcoming

Examples of usage

  • She was embracing her child tightly after being apart for so long.
  • The company is embracing new technology to stay competitive in the market.
  • He embraced the opportunity to learn a new language.
Context #2 | Noun

a hug or an act of acceptance

Embracing as a noun refers to a hug or an act of acceptance. It can symbolize love, support, and unity between individuals.

Synonyms

acceptance, embrace, hug

Examples of usage

  • She gave him a warm embracing as a sign of gratitude.
  • The team's embracing of diversity led to a strong sense of unity.
  • The embracing of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "embracing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abraçando

🇮🇳 गले लगाना

🇩🇪 umarmen

🇮🇩 memeluk

🇺🇦 обійми

🇵🇱 obejmowanie

🇯🇵 抱擁

🇫🇷 embrasser

🇪🇸 abrazar

🇹🇷 kucaklama

🇰🇷 포옹

🇸🇦 عناق

🇨🇿 objímání

🇸🇰 objímanie

🇨🇳 拥抱

🇸🇮 objemanje

🇮🇸 faðma

🇰🇿 құшақтау

🇬🇪 მოხვევა

🇦🇿 qucaqlama

🇲🇽 abrazar

Etymology

The word 'embracing' originated from the Old French word 'embracier', which means 'to clasp in the arms'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The act of embracing has been a universal gesture of affection and acceptance across cultures and time periods, symbolizing emotional connections and bonds between individuals.

See also: embraced, embracement.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,890 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.