embrace
abraço
definition
verb
Aunt Sophie embraced her warmly
hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
besides traditional methods, artists are embracing new technology
accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
noun
they were locked in an embrace
an act of holding someone closely in one's arms.
their eager embrace of foreign influences
an act of accepting or supporting something willingly or enthusiastically.
translation of 'embrace'
verb
adotar,
abraçar,
abranger,
incluir,
compreender
noun
amplexo,
abraço
example
She is ensconced in the 'embrace' of a plump white sofa for our interview, and adopts a relaxed demeanour which hides any visible trace of nerves.
Far be it from me, though, to accuse other people of inconsistency when it's a quality I 'embrace' so enthusiastically myself.
A simple form taxon, such as Chuaria circularis, may 'embrace' a polyphyletic array of organisms that includes cyanobacteria as well as protists.
Her mother cried out, and gave her a deep 'embrace' .
If energy enthusiasts wish to 'embrace' vitalism, who are we sceptics to snatch it away from them?
Before she could comprehend it, his lips were on hers, and she was locked in his 'embrace' .
the transformations brought about by the 'embrace' of mass media
Or will we wait for the public sector (famous for its willingness to 'embrace' change rapidly) to simply drive demand?
they were locked in an 'embrace'
There is a moment of recognition and reconciliation before the boat overturns, and both, locked in a final 'embrace' , are drowned.
The inhabitants can hang out along the edges of the side balcony, still in the 'embrace' of the house, with a commanding view of surrounding garden and beyond.
Jack was the first to pull away from their deep 'embrace' .
She seems hesitant, but warms to the 'embrace' and his deeper kisses.
She smiled warmly at me and stood to 'embrace' me with a hug.
He was a very sparkling, mercurial personality, quick to 'embrace' you, as well as to criticize if I felt that something wasn't right.
The major focus of the book is showing how traditional library skills and a willingness to 'embrace' change can aid you in solving technical problems.
Such a willing 'embrace' of danceable shenanigans produces something of a dilemma, however.
The 'embrace' of foreign expertise and capital is a welcome sign that China's leaders know how serious the challenge is - and are determined to meet it.
I heard a soft sigh come from my own lips before his lips descended upon me and we locked in an 'embrace' .
They gently went down on their knees, still locked in their 'embrace' .
Mama was next, pulling Riley into a deep 'embrace' .
Night grew darker with increased time, the city stood peaceful at the 'embrace' of the lights that surrounded it.
A kiss and an 'embrace' will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
He leaned into her and they met in a deep 'embrace' .
The vast power of the USA was with us, but there were occasions when the enthusiastic 'embrace' might have proved as damaging as a blow from an enemy.
Cassandra smiled and snuggled deeper into his 'embrace' , wanting to enjoy the little time they had together before she was sent back to the city.
Nothing surrounded us but the dark 'embrace' of trees, except where the predawn light touched the eroded stone face of another pyramid rising above the canopy.
Does Leland 'embrace' it willingly, or is he merely a pawn of a greater evil?
The role of rock singer demands an acceptance if not an 'embrace' of exhibitionism, which necessarily has a narcissistic component that the role encourages.
their eager 'embrace' of foreign influences
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