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embrace
1[ em-breys ]
verb (used with object)
- to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug.
- to take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly:
to embrace an idea.
Synonyms: , ,
- to avail oneself of:
to embrace an opportunity.
Synonyms:
- to adopt (a profession, a religion, etc.):
to embrace Buddhism.
- to take in with the eye or the mind.
a secret garden embraced by wild shrubs.
- to include or contain:
An encyclopedia embraces a great number of subjects.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
verb (used without object)
- to join in an embrace.
noun
- an act or instance of embracing.
embrace
2[ em-breys ]
verb (used with object)
- to attempt to influence (a judge or jury) through corrupt means.
embrace
1/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- also intr (of a person) to take or clasp (another person) in the arms, or (of two people) to clasp each other, as in affection, greeting, etc; hug
- to accept (an opportunity, challenge, etc) willingly or eagerly
- to take up (a new idea, faith, etc); adopt
to embrace Judaism
- to comprise or include as an integral part
geology embraces the science of mineralogy
- to encircle or enclose
noun
- the act of embracing
- euphemistic.often plural sexual intercourse
embrace
2/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- tr criminal law to commit or attempt to commit embracery against (a jury, etc)
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adjective
- ˈԳ, noun
- ˈ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ··· adjective
- ··Գ noun
- ·· noun
- un···· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of embrace1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of embrace1
Origin of embrace2
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Example Sentences
Reno, wrote "Say No to Death's Dominion"; contrary to the title, he argues that death should be embraced, and that those who save lives through medical science are in league with Satan.
As I pursue music, I think I’ve developed a style that embraces versatility.
“That bodes well for the entire community, if not the entire state, in terms of embracing better, faster processes to rebuild better, faster, stronger than ever before.”
He added that at this point "any compromise with a conservative party that continues to embrace Yoon will likely be seen as anathema".
One leans back on the other while they’re in line to collect their paycheck, creating an impromptu embrace that goes unseen by anyone nearby.
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