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Meaning of embracing
The primary meaning of the word "embracing" is to accept or support something willingly or enthusiastically.
Etymology of embracing
The word "embracing" originates from the Old French word "embracer", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "bracchium" (meaning "arm")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of taking someone or something in one's arms, as well as the act of accepting or supporting something willingly or enthusiastically
Synonyms
accepting
welcoming
inclusive
accommodating
tolerant
supportive
loving
affectionate
tender
fond
warm
enthusiastic
eager
embracing
receptive
open-minded
permissive
liberal
lenient
gentle
kind
considerate
compassionate
sympathetic
empathetic
understanding
approving
endorsing
sanctioning
ratifying
confirming
adopting
taking on
assuming
acquiescing
complying
conforming
surrendering
Definitions
- To accept or support something willingly or enthusiastically
- * To take someone or something in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection
- * To include or contain something as a part of a larger whole
Usage Examples
- The company is embracing new technologies to stay ahead of the competition
- * She embraced her husband warmly when he returned from his trip
- * The city is embracing its cultural diversity with a series of festivals and events
Antonyms
rejecting
refusing
denying
opposing
resisting
fighting
combating
repelling
repulsing
pushing away
dismissing
spurning
shunning
avoiding
evading
escaping
rejecting
renouncing
abandoning
deserting
forsaking
jettisoning
discarding
ditching
shedding