Embraced
ɪmˈbreɪst
Definitions
3 meaningsTo hold someone closely in one's arms; to hug.
ɪmˈbreɪst
To hold someone closely in one's arms.
The mother embraced her child tightly.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're really happy to see a friend or family member. When you wrap your arms around them for a hug, you *embraced* them! It's like a big, warm cuddle.
👶 For kids: To give someone a hug with your arms!
More Examples
He embraced her after the long journey.
They embraced each other after not seeing each other for years.
How It's Used
"She embraced her friend warmly."
"They embraced each other in a moment of shared grief."
To accept or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
ɪmˈbreɪst
The community embraced the concept of renewable energy.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: imagine your friend suggests a new, cool activity. If you *embrace* it, you are excited to try it and support it. It's like opening your arms and welcoming something new!
👶 For kids: To really like something new and say 'yes' to it!
More Examples
She embraced the challenge of learning a new language.
He embraced the opportunities that came his way.
How It's Used
"The party embraced the new policy with enthusiasm."
"The company embraced new technologies to improve efficiency."
To include or contain something within something else.
ɪmˈbreɪst
The new policy embraced all employees.
💡 Simply: If a book *embraces* many topics, it's like the book is wrapping its story around those ideas, making sure they're all included. It's like a big hug for all the different parts!
👶 For kids: To have or hold something inside something else, like a box that has toys in it.
More Examples
The curriculum embraced a variety of subjects.
His speech embraced the historical context of the events.
How It's Used
"The book embraced a wide range of themes."
"The new strategy embraced all departments."
Synonyms
Clasp
Cuddle
Accept
Adopt
Champion
Contain
Cover
Idioms & expressions
embrace the chaos
To accept and find comfort in the unpredictable or disordered aspects of life.
"She decided to embrace the chaos of raising three kids, finding joy in the unpredictable moments."
From Middle English embracen, from Old French embracier (“to embrace”), from em- (“in, into”) + bracier (“to clasp with the arms”), from bras (“arm”).
The word 'embrace' has been used in English since the 13th century, initially referring to physical embraces, and later expanding to include figurative meanings of acceptance and inclusion.
Memory tip
Think of a bear hug – that's the essence of an embrace!