embrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
・UK /ɪm'breɪs/
B1
noun
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- An act of holding someone tightly in your arms.
- An act of accepting something enthusiastically.
- An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms.
- An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms.
verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
other
- To accept something enthusiastically.
- To accept a belief or idea willingly.
- To hug or hold someone tightly, usually to show affection.
- To include something as part of a whole.
- To take advantage of an opportunity.
Examples
He drew her into his embrace.
He rose from his chair and embraced her warmly.