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Definition embrace in American English

embrace noun

[countable] noun
/ɪmˈbreɪs/
1

the action of putting your arms around someone to show love or friendship

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2

a situation in which someone completely accepts something such as a new belief, idea, or way of life

Example

Her parents were surprised by her enthusiastic embrace of the world of work.

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Definition embrace in American English