embrace

Definition

  • verb: to hold someone in your arms as a way of expressing love or friendship
  • verb: to clasp in the arms
  • usually used as '(be) embraced'
  • synonyms: hug, inclose, clasp

Examples

  • She gladly/eagerly 'embraced' [='welcomed'] the opportunity/chance to study abroad.

  • These ideas have been (widely) 'embraced' by a the scientific community.

  • They 'embraced' one last time before going their separate ways.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) stuff out of my area. You guys, hey, just tell me exactly what to do. And how to do it. Emmet, don't worry about what the others are doing. You must embrace what is special about you! Stop him! Stop him! Don't let him... It's like the opposite of happiness. (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie