Embracing - English meaning

verb

Consent to receive or undertake (something offered).

Usage examples:

He accepted a pen as a present

verb

Legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own.

Usage examples:

There are many people eager to adopt a baby

verb

To take another person’s child legally into your own family to raise as your own child

Usage examples:

[ t ] they adopted raphael last september., the new law means companies will adopt energy-saving me…

verb

To start to use a new method, system, law, etc.

Usage examples:

Many european businesses are now adopting a management style closer to that of the us., adopt an ap…

noun

The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.

Usage examples:

He lay on his back

adverb

In the opposite direction from the one that one is facing or travelling towards.

Usage examples:

He moved back a pace

verb

Give financial, material, or moral support to.

Usage examples:

He had a newspaper empire backing him

verb

Kiss and cuddle amorously.

Usage examples:

She was caught canoodling with her boyfriend

verb

If two people canoodle, they kiss and hold each other in a sexual way.

verb

Touch or stroke gently or lovingly.

Usage examples:

She caressed the girl's forehead

noun

A gentle or loving touch.

Usage examples:

She felt the caress of his breath on her cheek

noun

A person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition.

Usage examples:

A champion hurdler

verb

Vigorously support or defend the cause of.

Usage examples:

He championed the rights of the working class and the poor

adjective

Excellent.

Usage examples:

‘thank ye, lad,’ the farmer said. ‘that's champion.’

verb

Grasp (something) tightly with one's hand.

Usage examples:

He clasped her arm

noun

A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.

Usage examples:

A gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp

verb

To hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms

Usage examples:

He clasped the vase, afraid he would drop it., she had a firm clasp on her daughter’s hand.

verb

Grasp (something) tightly.

Usage examples:

He stood clutching a microphone

noun

A tight grasp.

Usage examples:

She made a clutch at his body

adjective

(in sport) denoting or occurring at a critical situation in which the outcome of a game or competition is at stake.

Usage examples:

They both are hard-nosed players who seem to thrive in clutch situations

verb

Grasp mentally; understand.

Usage examples:

He couldn't comprehend her reasons for marrying lovat

verb

To understand something completely

Usage examples:

If you don’t comprehend something, don’t be afraid to seem dumb, just speak out., the directions we…

verb

Consist of; be made up of.

Usage examples:

The country comprises twenty states

verb

To consist of or to be made up of

Usage examples:

The pacific rim comprises countries bordering the pacific, including the us, canada, japan, china, …

verb

To have as parts or members, or to be those parts or members

Usage examples:

Teams are created to work on one specific project, and are comprised of people who have very differ…

verb

Have or hold (someone or something) within.

Usage examples:

The cigarettes were thought to contain cannabis

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

verb

Hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.

Usage examples:

He cuddles the baby close

noun

A prolonged and affectionate hug.

Usage examples:

He just wanted a comforting kiss and a cuddle

verb

To put your arms around someone and hold him or her in a loving way, or of two people, to hold each other close for affection or comfort

Usage examples:

[ t ] she cuddled the baby in her arms., [ i ] i like to cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a…

verb

Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

Usage examples:

A national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill

verb

To have and show particular qualities or ideas; represent

Usage examples:

Arthur ashe embodied the ideals of good sportsmanship., this cruise ship is the embodiment of luxury.

verb

Express the essential features of (something) succinctly.

Usage examples:

The conclusion is encapsulated in one sentence

verb

To express or show the most important facts about something

Usage examples:

It was very difficult to encapsulate the story of the revolution in a single one-hour documentary.,…

verb

Form a circle around; surround.

Usage examples:

The town is encircled by fortified walls

verb

To surround or form a circle around something

Usage examples:

A parking lot encircles the mall.

verb

Hold tightly in one's arms.

Usage examples:

Her arms enclasped his neck

verb

Surround or close off on all sides.

Usage examples:

The entire estate was enclosed with walls

verb

To surround

Usage examples:

The garden is enclosed by four walls., please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

verb

To include something inside a letter or parcel

Usage examples:

Apply in writing, enclosing a current cv, to the address below., please find enclosed an applicatio…

verb

Surround and have or hold within.

Usage examples:

This area of london encompasses piccadilly to the north and st james's park to the south

verb

Surround; envelop.

Usage examples:

He shut off the engine and silence enfolded them

verb

To closely hold or completely cover someone or something

Usage examples:

Enfold someone in your arms he enfolded her in his arms.

verb

Wrap up, cover, or surround completely.

Usage examples:

A figure enveloped in a black cloak

verb

To cover or surround something completely

Usage examples:

The entire area was enveloped in fog.

verb

Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).

Usage examples:

She espoused the causes of justice and freedom for all

verb

To support an activity or opinion

Usage examples:

He espoused conservative political views.

verb

Grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.

Usage examples:

She grabbed him by the shirt collar

noun

A quick sudden clutch or attempt to seize.

Usage examples:

He made a grab at the pistol

verb

Take or seize suddenly

verb

Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

Usage examples:

She was holding a brown leather suitcase

noun

An act or manner of grasping something; a grip.

Usage examples:

He caught hold of her arm

noun

A large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.

Usage examples:

Oversized baggage is placed in the hold of the plane

verb

Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

Usage examples:

He hugged her close to him

noun

An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

Usage examples:

There were hugs and tears as they were reunited

verb

Squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

verb

Comprise or contain as part of a whole.

Usage examples:

The price includes dinner, bed, and breakfast

verb

Take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include.

Usage examples:

He has incorporated in his proposals a number of measures

adjective

Another term for incorporated.

verb

Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.

Usage examples:

My job involves a lot of travelling

verb

To include someone or something in an activity

Usage examples:

The accident involved two cars and a truck., the operation involves inserting a small tube into the…

verb

Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth.

Usage examples:

He nuzzled her hair

verb

Take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Usage examples:

She jumped up and seized his arm

verb

Take hold of; grab

verb

To take something quickly and hold it

Usage examples:

He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd., fig. while she was distracted, i seized the oppor…

verb

Kiss and cuddle amorously.

Usage examples:

The young lovers smooched in their car

noun

A kiss or a spell of amorous kissing and cuddling.

Usage examples:

He moved in for a big smooch

verb

To kiss someone

Usage examples:

She gave her husband a smooch on the way out.

verb

Firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers.

Usage examples:

Kate squeezed his hand affectionately

noun

An act of squeezing something.

Usage examples:

A gentle squeeze of the trigger

Press firmly

verb

Include or absorb (something) in something else.

Usage examples:

Most of these phenomena can be subsumed under two broad categories

verb

To include something in a larger group or a group in a higher position

verb

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

Usage examples:

The dome was supported by a hundred white columns

noun

A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

Usage examples:

The best support for a camera is a tripod

verb

The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

phrasal verb

Provide with shelter

verb

To move something or someone from one place to another

Usage examples:

Please, take me with you!, it may rain, so take your umbrella., the suitcases were taken to madrid …

verb

To subtract one number or amount from another

Usage examples:

Take sth from sth you'll need to take $2,000 from the $8,000 to allow for tax., take sth/sb off (st…

noun

An instance or manner of greeting someone.

Usage examples:

You will receive a warm welcome

exclamation

Used to greet someone in a polite or friendly way.

Usage examples:

Welcome to the wildlife park

verb

Greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way.

Usage examples:

Hotels should welcome guests in their own language