embrace (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbreɪs/

Definition

To hold someone closely in your arms, especially as a sign of love or affection.

Examples

• He rushed forward to embrace his returning father.

• They embraced warmly after years apart.

• The child ran to embrace her mother.

How to Use embrace

embrace someone (collocation)

To hug someone. — "She was happy to embrace her old friend."

embrace something (collocation)

To accept or adopt something. — "The team decided to embrace the new strategy."

Synonyms of embrace

Words with a similar meaning to embrace:

• hold
• hug
• clasp
• envelop

Antonyms of embrace

Words with the opposite meaning to embrace:

• reject
• eschew

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary