Definition of Embrace
Embrace
em·brace
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to hold or clasp someone in the arms; to hug;
e.g. She embraced her daughter when she came hone after so long.
(verb)
to accept or take up willingly;
e.g. They embraced the idea of downsizing and moving into an apartment.
(verb)
to welcome or avail oneself of something;
e.g. She embraced the opportunity to continue her higher education abroad.
(verb)
to be equivalent to;
e.g. As of now, her assets embrace to half a million dollars.
(noun)
the act of holding or clasping someone in the arms; a hug;
e.g. He locked his arms around me in a tight, loving embrace.
(noun)
the act of accepting or taking up willingly;
e.g. The eager embrace of diversity and new cultures in the academic institution's history.
(noun)
grip;
e.g. In the embrace of terror, she screamed for help.
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