embrace
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English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- imbrace (obsolete)
Etymology [edit]
From Middle English embracen, from Old French embracier, equivalent to em- + brace. Influenced by Middle English umbracen (“to stretch out over, cover, engulf”), from um- (“around”) + bracen (“to brace”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Verb [edit]
embrace (third-person singular simple present embraces, present participle embracing, simple past and past participle embraced)
- hug, put arms around.
- (metaphorical) enfold, include (ideas, principles, etc.).
Translations [edit]
to hug (a person)
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(metaphorical) to enfold or include (ideas, principles, etc)
Noun [edit]
embrace (plural embraces)
- hug (noun); putting arms around someone.
- 1907, Robert Chambers, chapter 1/2, The Younger Set[1]:
- His sister, Mrs. Gerard, stood there in carriage gown and sables, radiant with surprise. “Phil ! You ! Exactly like you, Philip, to come strolling in from the antipodes—dear fellow !” recovering from the fraternal embrace and holding both lapels of his coat in her gloved hands.
- 1907, Robert Chambers, chapter 1/2, The Younger Set[1]:
- (metaphorical) enfolding, including.
Translations [edit]
hug
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