embrace
verb
em·brace
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embraced;
embracing
Definition of embrace
(Entry 1 of 2)
3a
: to take up especially readily or gladly
embrace a cause
b
: to avail oneself of : welcome
embraced the opportunity to study further
4a
: to take in or include as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole
charity embraces all acts that contribute to human welfare
b
: to be equal or equivalent to
his assets embraced $10
: to participate in an embrace
embrace
nounDefinition of embrace (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a close encircling with the arms and pressure to the chest especially as a sign of affection : hug
2
: grip, encirclement
in the embrace of terror
3
: acceptance
her embrace of new ideas
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Other Words from embrace
Verb
embraceable
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adjective
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adjective
embracement
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noun
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noun
embracer
noun
embracingly
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adverb
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adverb
Synonyms for embrace
Synonyms: Verb
bear-hug, clasp, crush, enclasp, enfold, grasp, hug, strain
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Examples of embrace in a Sentence
Verb
They embraced one last time before going their separate ways. a politician who has been embraced by conservatives Charity embraces all acts of generous giving. It's a subject that embraces many areas of learning.Noun
He held her in a warm embrace.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Yet e-cigarette use has surged, especially among teens and young adults who have embraced the sleek, high-nicotine model of Juul, the leading brand. — Author: Lena H. Sun, Laurie Mcginley, Anchorage Daily News, "As vaping-related lung illnesses spike, investigators eye contaminants," 30 Aug. 2019 And those who embrace awkwardness had to appreciate McAfee throwing shade at his employer via Twitter for misspelling his name as he was introduced for the first time during the broadcast. — Dave Clark, Cincinnati.com, "Pat McAfee trolls ESPN for misspelling name during UC-UCLA on 'College Football Primetime'," 29 Aug. 2019 Instead of adding fruit juice, KTonic uses a single-fermentation approach that embraces herbaceous, almost-savory flavors. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon AppĂ©tit, "Forget Keychains, Local Kombucha Is Our Must-Buy Travel Item," 28 Aug. 2019 But increasingly, this casino town is embracing other forms of gaming, including the video variety. — Elaine Glusac, chicagotribune.com, "See ya, Celine. Hello, Gaga. Vegas is getting a millennial makeover as resorts cater to the next generation of hedonists.," 27 Aug. 2019 Dayton, Ohio Mayor Nan Whaley is now embracing her new position as a leading voice for gun control. — Fortune, "Womynâs Lands Adapt to the 21st Century: The Broadsheet," 26 Aug. 2019 Swift recognizes that, and is re-embracing her role as Americaâs Sweetheart rather than the queen of the snake emoji. — Courtney E. Smith, refinery29.com, "Taylor Swift Knows Lover Is All You Need," 24 Aug. 2019 The Reason Foundation -- a free-market think tank that embraces limited government -- gave Connecticut poor marks in its 24th annual highway report, citing the cost-effectiveness of the state âs highways. — Rick Green, courant.com, "New study from libertarian group gives Connecticut poor marks for highway system, says state should embrace tolls," 22 Aug. 2019 But technology is winning, and the institutions of learning and discovery are embracing screens. — Lauren Goode, WIRED, "Google Lens, Augmented Reality, and the Future of Learning," 20 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
And in the end, the bankâs embrace of cloud services couldnât save roughly 100 million card customers and applicants from having their data compromised. — Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, "Capital One looked to the cloud for security. But its own firewall couldnât stop a hacker.," 30 July 2019 Collin, going into his senior year as a top football and basketball player in eastern Arizona, has embrace living in a rural community and understanding the challenges and working even harder to get recognized. — , Arizona Republic, azcentral, "Pressure cooker: Summertime chase for athletic scholarships, high school playing time," 26 June 2019 Samantha trades her one true friend for a set of false ones, a clique whose embrace, literally and figuratively, is restrictive. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, "Female Friendships Are the Best, Until They Aren't," 20 June 2019 This is vintage Morrisâthe mundane mingling with the majestic in a casual embrace, a regular walk quickened by Welsh military marches and stirring requiems. — Danny Heitman, WSJ, "âIn My Mindâs Eyeâ Review: Marching Through the Days," 4 Jan. 2019 Governed by the moon and represented by the crab, your sign offers a warm, emotional embrace that bolsters your family and friends through unconditional love. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What May's Cancer Horoscope Means for You," 26 Apr. 2018 The context was the governmentâs widening embrace of the doctrines of neoliberalism. — Christopher Ketcham, Harper's magazine, "A Play with No End," 22 July 2019 But there was an open embrace of Trumpâs immigration rhetoric and policies. — Osita Nwanevu, The New Yorker, "Conservative Nationalism Is Trumpism for Intellectuals," 21 July 2019 If riot grrrl was a push, then Team Dresch were an embrace. — Kat Jetson, Billboard, "Queercore Pioneers Team Dresch on Reuniting: 'We Just Love the Sh-t Out of Each Other'," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'embrace.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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