English · Word Candidate

embrace

/ɛmˈbɹes/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: embraces · embracing · embraced

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ủng hộ hoặc ôm ấp ai đó với tình cảm, ôm hoặc nắm lấy

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Verb

Examples

There was no faynting faith in that Dogge, which when his Master by a mischaunce in hunting stumbled and fell toppling downe a deepe dytche beyng vnable to recouer of himselfe, the Dogge signifying his masters mishappe, reskue came, and he was hayled up by a rope, whom the Dogge seeying almost drawn

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chấp nhận hoặc tiếp nhận điều gì đó một cách nhiệt tình, hoan nghênh

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Verb

Examples

I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động ôm ai đó vào ngực

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Noun

Examples

[E]yes, looke your laſt, / Armes take your laſt embrace: and lips, O you / The doores of breath, ſeale with a righteous kiſſe / A dateleſſe bargain to ingroſſing death: […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khu vực bao quanh ai đó hoặc thứ gì

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Noun

Examples

When he reached the ridge the outlying fog crept across the summit, caught him in its embrace, and wrapped him from her gaze.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “embrace” mean?

To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

Is “embrace” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.