embrace
gb/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/ us/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
A2
Engleză
~ 1900
megölel, örömmel fogad, magáévá tesz, él a lehetőséggel, ölelés, bevon, beépít, magában foglal, belefoglal, felölel, kiterjed
VERB
A2
1
megölel
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'embrace' with 'kiss', but an embrace does not have to involve kissing.
Sens
Hold closely in arms
Colocații
warmly embrace
|tenderly embrace
|embrace tightly
|loving embrace
Sinonime
hug (More common in everyday speech; often less formal than 'embrace'.)
Antonime
push away (Indicates rejecting physical closeness or affection.)
Teme
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this figurative sense with the physical action of holding someone; context usually makes it clear.
Sens
Accept eagerly or willingly
Colocații
embrace change
|embrace diversity
|embrace technology
|embrace opportunity
Sinonime
adopt (Implies taking up something new, though not always with the enthusiasm 'embrace' suggests.)
Antonime
reject (Means to refuse or not accept an idea or change.)
Teme
emotions
|business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definiție
To happily accept a new idea, way of life, or change.
To accept an idea, belief, change, or opportunity willingly and enthusiastically.
SUBSTANTIV
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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
Colocații
warm embrace
|loving embrace
|tight embrace
Sinonime
hug (More common and informal than 'embrace'.)
Antonime
separation (The state of being apart physically instead of holding each other.)
Teme
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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
Colocații
embrace a range of
|embrace all aspects
Sinonime
encompass ('Encompass' is more formal and less emotional than 'embrace'.)
Antonime
exclude (Means to leave something out intentionally.)
Teme
business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To have something as part of a group or idea.
To include something within a larger whole or system.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
embrace
IPA
GB/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
US/ɪmbɹˈeɪs/
Silabe și accent
em - brace (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (brace)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: embrace
- Plural: embraces
Verb
- Base: embrace
- 3rd Person Singular: embraces
- Present Participle: embracing
- Past: embraced
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
embrace change
1/ɪmbɹˈeɪs t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Accept and adapt to change
To be happy to accept new ways of doing things.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- They greeted each other with a warm embrace.
- Her warm embrace comforted him after the bad news.