embrace
Example Sentences
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Known as Gilbert, he was "an immensely enthusiastic officer who embraced life with a vigour that inspired everyone around him", Commanding Officer of the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Waller, said.
From BBC
All work has a purpose, and we should embrace that mindset.
He says it’s important to embrace the natural way our bodies were meant to exist in the world, which means no piercings, no dye, no tattoos, no pills or medicine.
From Literature
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My worries disappear for the moment as Mother and I embrace and I smell the rose petals she uses to scent our dresses.
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People embraced before moving on, leaving behind flowers, notes and quiet anger.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.