embrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
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Vocabulary
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Wayne posted on 2026/09/12Ready to shake things up and step into the spotlight? This video is all about embracing the unexpected and growing your world. You'll learn how to 'embrace the strange,' 'enjoy the change,' and ultimately 'enlarge your stage'!
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