embrace

Meanings

• Verb

  To put one's arms around someone or something to express affection, protection, or support.

• Verb

  To accept or receive something willingly and enthusiastically.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=85633126"
2. /əm-/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769657"

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Synonyms

accept , entwine , surround , fall on someone's neck

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embrace
hug , clasp , grasp

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Variants

List of all variants of embrace that leads to same result
embrace , embraceable , embraced , embracement , embracements , embracer , embracers , embraces , embracing , embracingly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'embrasser', from 'embraser', to surround, from 'embrase', encircled, from 'em', in, and 'bras', arm.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded embrace lasted for 24 hours and 3 minutes.

2. Embrace is a common gesture used in many forms of art, including paintings and sculptures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hug: A close and affectionate embrace is often referred to as a hug. It is a physical expression of love, comfort, or support.

2. Bearhug: A strong and powerful embrace, often used to immobilize someone or express extreme affection.

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Culture

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Embrace is a common gesture used to express love, comfort, or support in various cultures. It is also used metaphorically to describe accepting or welcoming something.

How to Memorize "embrace"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself wrapping your arms around someone or something to express affection or support.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'embrace' with the feeling of love, comfort, or support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'Embrace' stands for 'E'ncircling 'M'yself 'A'round 'B'ody 'C'losely 'E'veryone.

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