embrace
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈbreɪs/
Forms: embraces, embracing, embraced
embrace means: To put your arms around someone to show love or affection.
verb
To put your arms around someone to show love or affection.
- She embraced her son.
- The friends embraced each other at the station.
- He smiled and embraced me warmly.
To accept a new idea, change, or opportunity gladly and willingly.
- We should embrace change.
- She embraced the chance to study abroad.
- Many businesses are embracing new technology.
noun
The act of holding someone close in your arms to show affection.
- She gave me a warm embrace.
- They held each other in a tight embrace.
- His mother's embrace made him feel safe.
Questions about embrace
What does embrace mean?
To put your arms around someone to show love or affection.
What is embrace in other languages?
Türkçe: sarılmak · Español: abrazar · Français: prendre dans ses bras · Deutsch: umarmen · Italiano: abbracciare · 日本語: 抱きしめる
How do you pronounce embrace?
It is pronounced /ɪmˈbreɪs/.
How do you use embrace in a sentence?
She embraced her son. The friends embraced each other at the station.
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