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Third Person
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Present Participle
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Past Tense
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Past Participle
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1
to hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially to show affection
transitive
- She was thrilled to see her long-lost friend and rushed to embrace her with a warm hug.
- The mother embraced her child tightly after they returned from a long trip.
- At their wedding, the couple paused to embrace each other, sealing their commitment with a loving hug.
- He couldn't help but embrace his pet dog with affection when he returned home from work.
- After a heartfelt apology, they reconciled and chose to embrace each other, putting their differences behind them.
2
to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own
transitive
- After years of resistance, she decided to embrace a healthier lifestyle and started exercising regularly.
- The company chose to embrace sustainable practices by reducing its carbon footprint.
- As he learned more about the philosophy, he decided to embrace Buddhism and incorporate its principles into his life.
- The school decided to embrace innovative teaching methods to better engage its students.
- In order to stay competitive, the business had to embrace digital marketing strategies and expand its online presence.
3
to include or encompass something as an essential part or element
transitive
- The new policy embraces both environmental and economic concerns.
- The curriculum embraces a wide range of subjects, from science to the arts.
- The book embraces a variety of themes, including love, loss, and redemption.
- Her teaching style embraces student-centered learning and interactive methods.
- This proposal embraces sustainable practices, aiming to reduce waste.
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