embrace
gb/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/ us/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
A2
Anglais
~ 1900
megölel, örömmel fogad, magáévá tesz, él a lehetőséggel, ölelés, bevon, beépít, magában foglal, belefoglal, felölel, kiterjed
VERBE
A2
1
megölel
A2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'embrace' with 'kiss', but an embrace does not have to involve kissing.
Sens
Hold closely in arms
Collocations
warmly embrace
|tenderly embrace
|embrace tightly
|loving embrace
Synonymes
hug (More common in everyday speech; often less formal than 'embrace'.)
Antonymes
push away (Indicates rejecting physical closeness or affection.)
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
VERBE
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this figurative sense with the physical action of holding someone; context usually makes it clear.
Sens
Accept eagerly or willingly
Collocations
embrace change
|embrace diversity
|embrace technology
|embrace opportunity
Synonymes
adopt (Implies taking up something new, though not always with the enthusiasm 'embrace' suggests.)
Antonymes
reject (Means to refuse or not accept an idea or change.)
Thèmes
emotions
|business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Définition
To happily accept a new idea, way of life, or change.
To accept an idea, belief, change, or opportunity willingly and enthusiastically.
NOM
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Sens
Act of holding closely
Collocations
warm embrace
|loving embrace
|tight embrace
Synonymes
hug (More common and informal than 'embrace'.)
Antonymes
separation (The state of being apart physically instead of holding each other.)
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
VERBE
B2
4
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Sens
Include as part of whole
Collocations
embrace a range of
|embrace all aspects
Synonymes
encompass ('Encompass' is more formal and less emotional than 'embrace'.)
Antonymes
exclude (Means to leave something out intentionally.)
Thèmes
business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To have something as part of a group or idea.
To include something within a larger whole or system.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
embrace
API
GB/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
US/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
Syllabes et accentuation
em - brace (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (brace)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: embrace
- Plural: embraces
Verb
- Base: embrace
- 3rd Person Singular: embraces
- Present Participle: embracing
- Past: embraced
Famille de mots
Expressions
embrace change
1/ɪmbɹˈeɪs t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Accept and adapt to change
To be happy to accept new ways of doing things.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- They greeted each other with a warm embrace.
- Her warm embrace comforted him after the bad news.