embrace

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to eagerly accept a new idea, opinion, or way of life.

v. to adopt or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.

“Many companies are starting to embrace remote work for their employees.”

“The local community has slowly begun to embrace sustainable energy solutions as the benefits to the environment become more apparent.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to include or contain a number of different things.

v. to include or contain as a constituent part; to encompass a variety of elements.

“The new law embraces several different areas of medical research.”

“The report embraces a wide range of opinions from both the public and private sectors regarding urban development.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Literary

n. the act of holding someone closely in your arms.

n. the act of enfolding someone in the arms; a physical hug.

“They held each other in a long embrace before saying goodbye.”

“The mother held the child in a protective embrace as the thunder crashed outside the window.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic

n. the act of accepting or supporting something completely.

n. the complete acceptance or enthusiastic adoption of a concept, movement, or technology.

“The public's embrace of the new technology was faster than expected.”

“The sudden embrace of radical economic reforms led to significant social upheaval within the decade.”