embrace

• Action d'entourer quelqu'un de ses bras, généralement pour montrer de l'affection, saluer ou accueillir; peut aussi désigner l'acceptation ou l'adoption d'une idée, d'une pratique ou d'une situation.

A noun referring to an act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, welcome, or acceptance.

1. HugA2formal

   An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically to express affection.

   étreinte

   • She gave him a warm embrace when they met.
   • The child ran into her mother's embrace.
   • They shared a long embrace before saying goodbye.

   Synonymesbear hugclaspcuddleholdhugsqueeze

2. AcceptanceB2formal

   The act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.

   Adhésion enthousiaste

   • The company's embrace of new technology improved efficiency.
   • His embrace of the new culture was remarkable.
   • The community's embrace of the project ensured its success.

   Synonymesacceptanceadoptionapprovalendorsementsupportwelcome

   Antonymesdenialrefusalrejection

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de serrer quelqu'un dans ses bras, ou pour exprimer la volonté d'accepter ou de soutenir quelque chose avec enthousiasme.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding someone closely in one's arms, or to accept or support something willingly and enthusiastically.

1. Hug physicallyA2formal

   To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

   Étreindre

   • She embraced her mother warmly after the long journey.
   • The couple embraced each other at the airport.
   • He embraced his friend in a heartfelt hug.

   Synonymesclaspcuddleenfoldholdhugsqueeze

2. Accept willinglyB2formal

   To accept or support something (an idea, change, or belief) willingly and enthusiastically.

   accepter volontiers

   • The company embraced the new technology to improve efficiency.
   • She embraced the opportunity to study abroad.
   • They embraced the changes in the organization with open minds.

   Synonymesacceptadoptapproveendorseespousesupporttake upwelcome

   Antonymesdeclinedisdaindismissrebuffrefuserejectrenouncerepudiateshunspurn

3. C1formal

   To include or contain something as part of a larger whole.

   englober

   • The term 'art' embraces many different forms of creative expression.
   • His research embraces a wide range of topics.
   • The policy embraces all aspects of employee welfare.

   Synonymescomprisecontaincoverencompassincludeincorporate