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embrace

[/ɪmˈbreɪs/]
verb/noun
abraçar
1. (verb) To hold someone closely in one's arms, typically to express love or affection
She embraced her mother warmly.
Ela abraçou sua mãe calurosamente.
2. (verb) To accept or support a belief, idea, or cause willingly and enthusiastically
He embraced the new technology quickly.
Ele abraçou a nova tecnologia rapidamente.
3. (verb) To include or contain as a component or part
The program embraces multiple disciplines.
O programa abraça múltiplas disciplinas.
4. (noun) An act of holding someone closely in one's arms
They shared a warm embrace.
Eles compartilharam um abraço caloroso.
Synonyms
hugclaspacceptadoptwelcome
Antonyms
rejectspurnreleasepush away

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abraçar
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
abraçar
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
abraçar
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
abraçar
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

embrace change
embrace the moment
embrace diversity
with open arms embrace
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