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embrace of help

[ɪmˈbreɪs əv hɛlp]
noun phrasepl: embraces of help
abraço de ajuda
1. The act of accepting or welcoming assistance, support, or aid willingly and warmly
Her embrace of help from her friends made her recovery much faster.
O seu abraço de ajuda dos amigos acelerou muito a sua recuperação.
2. A figurative or literal acceptance of support offered during a difficult time
The community's embrace of help for disaster victims showed great compassion.
O abraço de ajuda da comunidade para com as vítimas do desastre demonstrou grande compaixão.
Synonyms
acceptance of helpwelcoming supportreceiving assistanceopenness to aid
Antonyms
rejection of helprefusal of supportresistance to assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abraço de ajuda
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
abraço de ajuda
Common in urban contexts
Portugal
abraço de ajuda
Similar usage with slight formality variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

open one's arms to help
welcome with open arms
accept help gracefully
reach out for support
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