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embrace

[em-breys] / ɛmˈbreɪs /
VERB
hold tightly in one's arms
Synonyms
STRONGEST
grasp
STRONG
clasp clinch cling clutch cradle cuddle encircle enfold entwine envelop fold fondle grab grip hug lock nuzzle press seize snuggle squeeze wrap
WEAK
bear hug take in arms
Antonyms
STRONG
free give let go loose push away release uncover unfasten unwrap
WEAK
disbelieve distrust exclude reject shun
VERB
include in one's beliefs; take into account
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept adopt deal with embody espouse have receive take advantage of take up welcome
STRONG
accommodate admit comprehend comprise contain cover enclose encompass grab incorporate involve seize subsume
WEAK
avail oneself of get into go in for make use of provide for take in take on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exclude reject repudiate turn away
STRONG
free let go release
WEAK
disbelieve distrust shun
NOUN
hug
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hug squeeze

Example Sentences

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Players and staff alike jump up and embrace — for the fourth time — to celebrate their win.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

In the book’s finest moments, Windolf reminds us what it means both to be an artist and to embrace change.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

I can still feel the energy of that embrace to this day.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Netflix’s embrace of live sports and commercials makes it look more like traditional broadcast and cable TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

And in her embrace, the tempest-tost lived and died to the mighty roar of applause.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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