Pronunciation

/ɪmˈbreɪs/

Definitions

• Verb: To hold someone closely in one’s arms, typically as a sign of affection, support, or greeting. For example: “She embraced her long-lost brother with tears in her eyes.”
• Verb: To accept or welcome something enthusiastically and wholeheartedly; to include or incorporate something into a larger whole. For example: “The company has embraced new technology to improve its operations.”
• Noun: The act of holding someone tightly in one’s arms. For example: “Their embrace was so tight it conveyed all their unspoken emotions.”
• Noun: A close acceptance or adoption of an idea, belief, or principle. For example: “His embrace of environmentalism led him to live a sustainable lifestyle.”

Phrases

• “Embrace change”: To willingly accept and adapt to new situations or developments.
• “In the embrace of nature”: Being surrounded by or enjoying nature intimately.
• “Embrace diversity”: To actively appreciate and respect differences among people.

Example Sentences

• Verb (physical embrace): “After years apart, they finally reunited and embraced each other warmly.”
• Verb (acceptance): “The organization decided to embrace digital marketing strategies to reach a wider audience.”
• Noun: “Their final embrace before he left for deployment felt like a lifetime.”

Synonyms

• Clasp
• Hug
• Hold
• Enfold
• Acceptance
• Welcoming
• Endorsement
• Inclusion