embracing

• Action de tenir quelqu'un fermement dans ses bras, généralement comme geste d'affection, de salutation ou de réconfort.

A noun referring to the act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a gesture of affection, greeting, or comfort.

1. Act of huggingB1formal

   The act of clasping another person in the arms, typically as a sign of affection or greeting.

   Action d'embrasser

   • Their warm embracing brought tears to her eyes.
   • The embracing of the two friends was a touching moment.
   • He felt comforted by her gentle embracing.

   Synonymesclaspclinchcuddleembraceholdhugsqueeze

• 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