English / word
embrace
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection; or to accept or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically
In context
01
The child ran into his mother's embrace.
02
Young teachers embrace new classroom technology.
Synonyms
hug,accept,welcome
Antonyms
reject,refuse,exclude
Collocations
embrace change,warm embrace,embrace technology
Verb forms
Past: embraced · Past participle: embraced · -ing: embracing