embrace it

[ɪmˈbreɪs ɪt]
verb phrase
abraçar isso; aceitar isso
1. to accept or support something willingly and enthusiastically
You should embrace it and make the most of this opportunity.
Você deveria abraçar isso e aproveitar ao máximo essa oportunidade.
2. to hold someone or something closely in one's arms
She wanted to embrace it and never let go.
Ela queria abraçá-lo e nunca mais soltar.
3. to include or contain something as a component or part
The new policy will embrace it and make positive changes.
A nova política vai abraçar isso e fazer mudanças positivas.
In American culture, 'embrace it' is widely used in self-help, motivational, and personal development contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'abraçar' carries both literal and metaphorical meanings, making the phrase versatile in both formal and informal settings. The phrase is particularly popular in contemporary social media and wellness culture across both English and Portuguese-speaking communities.
NYC Slang
go with it; rock it; get down with it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
accept itwelcome itadopt itsupport itendorse it
Antonyms / Antônimos
reject itrefuse itresist itdeny itavoid it

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abraçar isso; aceitar isso
Most common and widely understood usage
Rio de Janeiro
abraçar isso
Colloquial preference for the literal embrace meaning
São Paulo
aceitar isso; adotar isso
Business and formal contexts often use 'aceitar' or 'adotar'
Portugal
abraçar isso; acolher isso
Portuguese preference for 'acolher' in more formal contexts

Related Words

embraceacceptanceenthusiasmsupportwelcome

Related Idioms & Phrases

embrace the change
embrace the challenge
embrace your inner self
embrace diversity
embrace the moment
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