noun🔗ShareAn act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug."After a long trip, the traveler was greeted with warm embraces from their family at the airport. "bodyactionsensationcommunicationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something."The old oak tree offered welcoming embraces of shade on the hot summer afternoon. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFull acceptance (of something)."The company's embraces of new technologies helped it stay competitive. "attitudecharacteremotionmindactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn act of enfolding or including."The family's embraces were warm and comforting after a long day apart. "actionattitudeorganizationsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome."I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."attitudeactionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo submit to; to undergo."The small town embraces change reluctantly, preferring to maintain its traditions. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo encircle; to enclose, to encompass."The loving mother embraces her child with a warm hug. "actionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass."Natural philosophy embraces many sciences."attitudeactionorganizationsystemphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fasten on, as armour."The knight embraces his shield before entering the battle. "militarywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly."The new student embraces any help offered to her, eager to learn her way around the school. "attitudeactionhumanemotionsocietycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery."The politician embraces the jury by offering them expensive gifts in exchange for a favorable verdict. "lawpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
