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embraces

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

Example Sentences

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The game also embraces the series' tradition of shameless high-end product placement, including luxury Omega watches and Aston Martin cars.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The deal with Netflix is the latest example of how the lines are blurring in the podcast business as the industry embraces video. iHeartMedia Chief Executive Bob Pittman said it has been additive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Sarah Paulson was briefly flabbergasted by the word following her around, but now jokes about it and embraces it.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Cloudflare also said it needs to be “intentional” as it embraces AI agents to deliver value to customers.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

It was long before the three could speak to each other; their joy was too great to be expressed except by tears and embraces.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton