embrace
/ɪmˈbreɪs/
verb
- To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection or greeting.
- She ran to embrace her grandmother at the airport.
- He embraced his daughter and told her he was proud of her.
- The two friends embraced warmly after years apart.
- To accept or support something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Many people have embraced a plant-based diet for health reasons.
- The community embraced the idea of a new park for children.
- The company decided to embrace new technology to improve efficiency.
- To include or contain something as part of a larger whole.
- The term 'arts' embraces music, painting, theater, and dance.
- The new policy embraces all employees, regardless of their position.
- Her research embraces several different scientific fields.
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noun
- An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.
- They shared a long embrace before saying goodbye.
- A warm embrace can make someone feel safe and loved.
- The child ran into her mother's embrace.
- A willing acceptance or support of an idea, change, or way of life.
- The country's embrace of democracy was a historic moment.
- His embrace of a healthier lifestyle inspired his friends.
- The team's embrace of diversity made the workplace stronger.