Embrace

by | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized | 18 comments

Embrace (Verb)
Syllable division: em·​brace
How to pronounce: UK: /ɪmˈbreɪs/ US: /ɪmˈbreɪs/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Embrace

#1 Meaning: When you accept something with enthusiasm
Example:
> Getting a new job was an opportunity to embrace.
> She decided to embrace the changes with open arms instead of fighting them.

#2 Meaning: When you hold/hug someone using both your arms to show that you love/like them, to show that you have sympathy for them or when you greet them.
Example:
> They embraced each other one last time before she left for New York.
> Whenever we visit them we are welcomed with a warm embrace.

#3 Meaning: To include someone or something in a larger group or category.
Example:
> Billionaires embraces a diverse range of opportunities for to future.

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Young woman embracing her dog

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18 Comments

  1. Ammar Al Sabbagh
    Ammar Al Sabbagh on February 22, 2022 at 8:28 am

    I embraced the new supervisors instructions to have good relationships with him.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 22, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Good sentence Ammar!
      Try to say: I embrace the instructions of the new supervisor to have a good relationship with him

  2. Vlad
    Vlad on February 22, 2022 at 9:53 am

    I love the warm embrace of the family.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 22, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      I agree with you Vlad!
      Good sentence 😀

  3. Nirvana
    Nirvana on February 22, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    I think very important embrace the opporunities that appear.
    I adore embrace my cat.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 22, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      Good sentences Nirvana!
      Try saying:
      I think that it is very important to embrace opportunities that appears.
      I adore my cat and like to embrace him.

  4. Roland
    Roland on February 22, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    You should not embrace many activities now, otherwise you would not be efficient in your new job

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 22, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      It is all about balance Roland! Good sentence 😀

  5. Moung Myoo
    Moung Myoo on February 22, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    I embrace that everything is temporary.

  6. Bhumika
    Bhumika on February 22, 2022 at 4:19 pm

    I’m always ready to embrace everything that comes into my life.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 22, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      I am glad to hear that Bhumika!
      You could also say: I am always ready to embrace anything that comes into my life with open arms.

  7. Ifychi
    Ifychi on February 23, 2022 at 5:30 am

    I don’t shy away from fighting for freedom; I embrace it.

  8. Ligia
    Ligia on February 23, 2022 at 9:01 pm

    She embraced me one last time before she left for Paris.

  9. Assya
    Assya on February 24, 2022 at 9:52 pm

    To improve my skills I embrace any opportunity comes to me

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 25, 2022 at 5:47 am

      Good sentence Assya!
      Try saying: To improve my skills, I embrace any opportunity that comes to me.