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embraces Definition and Meaning in English (embraces definition)

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Embraces definition: To hold someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, welcome, or comfort.

Definitions of Embraces

  1. 1verb

    To hold someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, welcome, or comfort.

  2. 2verb

    To accept or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.

  3. 3noun

    Acts of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection.

Example Sentences

casual

“She embraces her children warmly every morning.”

general

“The community embraces new ideas and technologies.”

general

“Their embraces were a comforting sight after a long separation.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveembrace
past tenseembraced
present participleembracing
nounembracement
agent nounembracer

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Embraces definition: To hold someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, welcome, or comfort.
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'Embraces' translates to 'embraces' in English. Embraces definition: To hold someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, welcome, or comfort.
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