embrace
gb/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/ us/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
A2
Englisch
~ 1900
megölel, örömmel fogad, magáévá tesz, él a lehetőséggel, ölelés, bevon, beépít, magában foglal, belefoglal, felölel, kiterjed
VERB
A2
1
megölel
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
to embrace [someone]
They embraced each other after the long separation.
A hosszú különlét után megölelték egymást.
She embraced her daughter tightly before she left.
Mielőtt elment, szorosan megölelte a lányát.
The two friends embraced warmly at the airport.
He embraced his wife under the falling snow.
Beispiele für Lernende
I embraced my friend.
Megöleltem a barátomat.
They embraced after the game.
A meccs után megölelték egymást.
She embraced her mother.
He embraced his brother.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'embrace' with 'kiss', but an embrace does not have to involve kissing.
Bedeutung
Hold closely in arms
Wortverbindungen
warmly embrace
|tenderly embrace
|embrace tightly
|loving embrace
Synonyme
hug (More common in everyday speech; often less formal than 'embrace'.)
Antonyme
push away (Indicates rejecting physical closeness or affection.)
Themen
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put your arms around someone in a loving or friendly way.
To hold someone closely in your arms, especially as a sign of affection.
VERB
B2
2
Verwendungsmuster:
to embrace [idea/change/opportunity]
The company embraced new technology to improve efficiency.
A vállalat a hatékonyság növelése érdekében lelkesen alkalmazni kezdte az új technológiát.
She embraced the opportunity to study abroad.
Örömmel élt a lehetőséggel, hogy külföldön tanulhat.
We should embrace diversity in our communities.
He embraced the challenge of running his own business.
Beispiele für Lernende
I embraced the new idea.
Örömmel fogadtam az új ötletet.
She embraced the chance to travel.
Örömmel élt az utazás lehetőségével.
They embraced the change in rules.
He embraced learning English.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this figurative sense with the physical action of holding someone; context usually makes it clear.
Bedeutung
Accept eagerly or willingly
Wortverbindungen
embrace change
|embrace diversity
|embrace technology
|embrace opportunity
Synonyme
adopt (Implies taking up something new, though not always with the enthusiasm 'embrace' suggests.)
Antonyme
reject (Means to refuse or not accept an idea or change.)
Themen
emotions
|business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
To happily accept a new idea, way of life, or change.
To accept an idea, belief, change, or opportunity willingly and enthusiastically.
NOMEN
A2
3
ölelés
A2
She welcomed him with a warm embrace.
Szeretetteljes öleléssel fogadta.
Their embrace lasted several minutes.
Az ölelésük több percig tartott.
He held her in a loving embrace.
Beispiele für Lernende
They met in a warm embrace.
Találkozáskor szeretetteljesen megölelték egymást.
Her embrace made me feel safe.
Az ölelésétől biztonságban éreztem magam.
We shared a tight embrace.
Bedeutung
Act of holding closely
Wortverbindungen
warm embrace
|loving embrace
|tight embrace
Synonyme
hug (More common and informal than 'embrace'.)
Antonyme
separation (The state of being apart physically instead of holding each other.)
Themen
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of putting your arms around someone in a loving or friendly way.
The act of holding someone closely in your arms, especially as a sign of affection.
VERB
B2
4
Verwendungsmuster:
to embrace [concept/element]
The festival embraces music, dance, and art.
A fesztivál programja zenét, táncot és művészetet is magában foglal.
Her research embraces both biology and chemistry.
Kutatása a biológiára és a kémiára is kiterjed.
The policy embraces all members of the community.
Beispiele für Lernende
The group embraces many ideas.
A csoport sokféle nézetet foglal magában.
This plan embraces all people.
Ez a terv mindenkire kiterjed.
The event embraces sports and games.
Bedeutung
Include as part of whole
Wortverbindungen
embrace a range of
|embrace all aspects
Synonyme
encompass ('Encompass' is more formal and less emotional than 'embrace'.)
Antonyme
exclude (Means to leave something out intentionally.)
Themen
business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To have something as part of a group or idea.
To include something within a larger whole or system.
Grammatik
Grundform
embrace
IPA
GB/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
US/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
Silben & Betonung
em - brace (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (brace)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: embrace
- Plural: embraces
Verb
- Base: embrace
- 3rd Person Singular: embraces
- Present Participle: embracing
- Past: embraced
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
embrace change
1/ɪmbɹˈeɪs t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Accept and adapt to change
To be happy to accept new ways of doing things.
Beispiele
- In business, it's important to embrace change to stay competitive.
- She decided to embrace change and move to another city for a new job.
in someone's embrace
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
Being held by someone closely
Being held closely by someone with their arms around you.
Beispiele
- She felt safe in his embrace.
- He fell asleep in his mother's embrace.
warm embrace
1/wˈɔɹm ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
Affectionate act of holding closely
A loving or friendly way of holding someone with your arms around them.
Beispiele
- They greeted each other with a warm embrace.
- Her warm embrace comforted him after the bad news.