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to embrace
01
to hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially to show affection
Transitive: to embrace sb/sth
02
to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own
Transitive: to embrace an ideology or approach
03
to include or encompass something as an essential part or element
Transitive: to embrace sth
Embrace
01
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
02
the state of taking in or encircling
03
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
embrace
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embracement
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embracement
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embracing
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embracing
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Example
The mother embraced her child tightly after they returned from a long trip.
At their wedding, the couple paused to embrace each other, sealing their commitment with a loving hug.
He couldn't help but embrace his pet dog with affection when he returned home from work.
After a heartfelt apology, they reconciled and chose to embrace each other, putting their differences behind them.
She was thrilled to see her long-lost friend and rushed to embrace her with a warm hug.
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