embrace

//ɪmˈbreɪs//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

embraceInfinitive
embracePresent tense
embracedPast tense
embracedPast participle
embracingPresent participle
embracesThird-person singular
1

To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

She embraced her daughter warmly at the airport.

2

To accept or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.

The company embraced the new technology to improve efficiency.

3

To include or contain something as a constituent part.

The curriculum embraces a wide range of subjects.

Noun

embraceSingular
embracesPlural
1

An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.

She greeted him with a warm embrace.