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- pronunciation:
- ihm
breIs
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
embraces, embracing, embraced |
| definition 1: |
to hold closely in one's arms; hug.
He embraced his mother.
- synonyms:
- hug, squeeze
- similar words:
- caress, clasp, cuddle, fold, press
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| definition 2: |
to take up or accept easily.
I embraced the chance to go to Europe.- synonyms:
- welcome
- similar words:
- accept, adopt, receive
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| related words: |
admit, choose, cover, grip, hold |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms; hug.
His embrace comforted me.- synonyms:
- hug, squeeze
- similar words:
- caress, clasp
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| related words: |
grip |
| derivations: |
embraceable (adj.), embracer (n.) |
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