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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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The atmosphere marked a shift from last year’s party vibe, when President Trump’s embrace of crypto sent bitcoin prices to new highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Management emphasized the steps HubSpot was taking to embrace AI and deliver it to customers, including 28-day free trials and updated pricing models.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

So I embrace the TED of it all.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

It is the latest tech company this week to announce massive layoffs as tech workers embrace the use of AI agents to perform tasks such as generating code more quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The two spies grabbed each other in a romantic embrace, hiding their faces.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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