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US/ɪmˈbreɪs/
UK/ɪmˈbreɪs/
to accept a new idea or change with enthusiasm; also to hold someone closely in your arms
In context
Young farmers have quickly embraced new technology like drones.
She embraced her mother at the airport after two years apart.
The city has embraced cycling as a way to cut traffic.
Words that go with embrace
verb + noun
- embrace changeSuccessful people embrace change instead of fearing it.
- embrace technologyOlder teachers are starting to embrace technology.
- embrace an ideaThe board embraced the idea of a four-day week.
- embrace diversityOur school embraces diversity.
adverb + verb
- warmly embraceThe players warmly embraced their coach.
- fully embraceThe company fully embraced remote work.