embracing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/
Definition
Holding someone very closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection or welcome.
Examples
He ran to his mother, embracing her tightly.
The two old friends met after years and were embracing warmly.
She was embracing her child after a long day at work.
How to Use embracing
- embrace someone (collocation)
- To hold someone in your arms. — "He was embracing his daughter after her graduation."
- embrace something (collocation)
- To accept or support an idea, practice, or change. — "It's important to embrace new opportunities when they arise."
- embrace with (prepositional phrase)
- To hold someone or something with a particular feeling or manner. — "She was embracing him with great affection."
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