to embrace

Definition von to embrace im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: accoll; coll; enfold; halse
And therewithall Sir Trystrames rode forth sore wounded to the lady ; and there she welcomed hym fayre, and eyther halsed other in armys.; (metaphorical) enfold, include (ideas, principles, etc); hug (noun); putting arms around someone; (metaphorical) enfolding, including; If you embrace a change, political system, or idea, you accept it and start supporting it or believing in it. He embraces the new information age The new rules have been embraced by government watchdog organizations. Embrace is also a noun. The marriage signalled James's embrace of the Catholic faith; {v} to squeeze, take, comprise; {n} a clasp, hug, crush; hug ; putting arms around someone; To include as parts of a whole; to comprehend; to take in; as, natural philosophy embraces many sciences; If something embraces a group of people, things, or ideas, it includes them in a larger group or category. a theory that would embrace the whole field of human endeavour. the act of holding someone close to you, especially as a sign of love in an embrace; enfolding, including; a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"; {i} hug, act of wrapping one's arms around another person or thing; include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group; To join in an embrace; To cling to; to cherish; to love; take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"; To encircle; to encompass; to inclose; To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug; To seize eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome; the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection); hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"; a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea" hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced" include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group; If you embrace someone, you put your arms around them and hold them tightly, usually in order to show your love or affection for them. You can also say that two people embrace. Penelope came forward and embraced her sister At first people were sort of crying for joy and embracing each other He threw his arms round her and they embraced passionately. = hug Embrace is also a noun. a young couple locked in an embrace; To fasten on, as armor; hug, put arms around; To attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court; To accept; to undergo; to submit to; Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug; enfold, include (ideas, principles, etc); {f} hug, hold tight, wrap one's arms around; accept; include; surround; attempt to sway the opinion of a judge or jury through bribery or threats; the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"

to embrace

Silbentrennung

to em·brace

Türkische aussprache

tı embreys

Aussprache

/tə emˈbrās/ /tə ɛmˈbreɪs/

Etymologie

[ t&, tu, 'tü ] (preposition.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English tO; akin to Old High German zuo to, Latin donec as long as, until.