Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embrace
verb
/ɪmˈbreɪs/
Definition
To hold someone closely in your arms as a way of showing love or affection.
Examples
- She embraced her friend warmly when she arrived.
- It’s important to embrace new challenges in life.
- They embraced the opportunity to travel abroad.
Meaning
Embrace can refer to both a physical act of holding someone and a more abstract acceptance of an idea or concept.
Synonyms
- hug
- enfold
- include
- accept
