Antonyms for embraced
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : em-breys |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɛmˈbreɪs |
Definition of embraced
Origin :- mid-14c., from Old French embracer (12c., Modern French embrasser) "clasp in the arms, enclose; covet, handle, cope with," from en- "in" (see en- (1)) + brace, braz "the arms," from Latin bracchium (neuter plural brachia); see brace (n.). Related: Embraced; embracing; embraceable. Replaced Old English clyppan, also fæðm.
- verb hold tightly in one's arms
- verb include in one's beliefs; take into account
- Finally he disappeared, and, as it seems, embraced the profession of a sailor.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The two embraced, then Grace passed Kathleen on to Patience.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- Then he embraced her gently, took her in his arms, and carried her up to her room.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- The ground, embraced by the spurs, was filled with crops of maize and barley.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- "Oh, my dear," she said, clasping the novel with one hand while she embraced him with the other.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- Vivian embraced her with a tenderness which he had never before felt.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- As soon as the Shunammite came to Elisha, she fell at his feet and embraced them.
- Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
- (hine) be healse ge-nam (clasped him around the neck, embraced him), 1873.
- Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
- With a supreme effort he pulled himself together and embraced the girl.
- Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
- The latter was no sooner visible, than Rigaud rushed at him and embraced him boisterously.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
Synonyms for embraced
- accept
- accommodate
- admit
- adopt
- avail oneself of
- bear hug
- clasp
- clinch
- cling
- clutch
- comprehend
- comprise
- contain
- cover
- cradle
- cuddle
- deal with
- embody
- encircle
- enclose
- encompass
- enfold
- entwine
- envelop
- espouse
- fold
- fondle
- get into
- go in for
- grab
- grasp
- grip
- have
- hug
- incorporate
- involve
- lock
- make use of
- nuzzle
- press
- provide for
- receive
- seize
- snuggle
- squeeze
- subsume
- take advantage of
- take in
- take in arms
- take on
- take up
- welcome
- wrap
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