embrace
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/ɪmˈbreɪs/
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/ɪmˈbreɪs/
noun
R
A hug, holding someone with your arms to show love or friendship.
She gave him a warm embrace when they met.
R
Accepting an idea, belief, or change with enthusiasm.
The company's embrace of new technology helped it grow.
verb
B2
To hug someone to show love or friendship.
They embrace each other every time they meet.
B2
To accept an idea, belief, or change with enthusiasm.
Many people embrace new ways of working.
C1
To include or contain something.
The plan will embrace all parts of the community.
translation
A hug, holding someone with your arms to show love or friendship.; Accepting an idea, belief, or change with enthusiasm.
To hug someone to show love or friendship.; To accept an idea, belief, or change with enthusiasm.; To include or contain something.
Word Forms
3rd Present
embraces
Progressive
embracing
Past
embraced
Perfect
embraced
Plural
embraces