embrace
gb/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/ us/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
A2
English
~ 1900
megölel, örömmel fogad, magáévá tesz, él a lehetőséggel, ölelés, bevon, beépít, magában foglal, belefoglal, felölel, kiterjed
VERB
A2
1
megölel
A2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'embrace' with 'kiss', but an embrace does not have to involve kissing.
Meaning
Hold closely in arms
Collocations
warmly embrace
|tenderly embrace
|embrace tightly
|loving embrace
Synonyms
hug (More common in everyday speech; often less formal than 'embrace'.)
Antonyms
push away (Indicates rejecting physical closeness or affection.)
Themes
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
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this figurative sense with the physical action of holding someone; context usually makes it clear.
Meaning
Accept eagerly or willingly
Collocations
embrace change
|embrace diversity
|embrace technology
|embrace opportunity
Synonyms
adopt (Implies taking up something new, though not always with the enthusiasm 'embrace' suggests.)
Antonyms
reject (Means to refuse or not accept an idea or change.)
Themes
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.
NOUN
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.
Learner examples
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.
Meaning
Act of holding closely
Collocations
warm embrace
|loving embrace
|tight embrace
Synonyms
hug (More common and informal than 'embrace'.)
Antonyms
separation (The state of being apart physically instead of holding each other.)
Themes
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
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Meaning
Include as part of whole
Collocations
embrace a range of
|embrace all aspects
Synonyms
encompass ('Encompass' is more formal and less emotional than 'embrace'.)
Antonyms
exclude (Means to leave something out intentionally.)
Themes
business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To have something as part of a group or idea.
To include something within a larger whole or system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
embrace
IPA
GB/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
US/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
Syllables & stress
em - brace (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (brace)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: embrace
- Plural: embraces
Verb
- Base: embrace
- 3rd Person Singular: embraces
- Present Participle: embracing
- Past: embraced
Word family
Expressions
embrace change
1/ɪmbɹˈeɪs t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Accept and adapt to change
To be happy to accept new ways of doing things.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- They greeted each other with a warm embrace.
- Her warm embrace comforted him after the bad news.