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

  • (..) one must study all its aspects, not just the dogmatic narrow view ofthe Jedi. If you wish to become a complete and wise leader, you must embrace a larger view of the Force. Be careful of the Jedi, Anakin. Only through me... can you achieve a power greater than any Jedii. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith