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embracing


Meanings
  • Verb

    To hold or encircle (someone or something) in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection or to protect.

  • Verb

    To accept or embrace (an idea, belief, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453473"

Synonyms

accept , entwine , surround , fall on someone's neck
Rhymes
Words rhyming with embracing
chasing , racing , pacing , gracing
Variants
List of all variants of embracing that leads to same result
embrace , embraceable , embraced , embracement , embracements , embracer , embracers , embraces , embracing , embracingly , all-embracing
Etymology
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From Old French 'embrasser' meaning 'to touch, to kiss', from 'embraser' meaning 'to surround'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest recorded hug lasted for 24 hours and 3 minutes?

  2. Embracing is not only a human gesture. Many primates, such as chimpanzees and gorillas, also use it to express social bonds.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hug: A type of embrace where one person wraps their arms around another person for a brief period of time, often as a sign of affection or comfort.

  2. Bearhug: A type of embrace where one person wraps their arms around another person in a very tight and forceful way, often as a playful or protective gesture.


Culture
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Embracing is a common gesture used to express love, affection, comfort, or protection. It is a universal symbol of human connection and can be found in various forms of art, literature, and music.

How to Memorize "embracing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone wrapping their arms around another person in a warm and loving embrace.
    - Visualize yourself embracing a loved one or a cherished object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'embrace' with the feeling of love and connection.
    - Think of a time when you felt embraced by someone or something and recall the emotions you experienced.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym E-M-B-R-A-C-E: Encircle, Make contact, Bring close, Release, Affirm, Comfort, Embrace.


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