Synonyms for embracing
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : em-breys |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɛmˈbreɪs |
Top 10 synonyms for embracing Other synonyms for the word embracing
- accommodate
- admit
- avail oneself of
- bear hug
- clasp
- clinch
- cling
- clutch
- comprehend
- comprise
- contain
- cover
- cradle
- cuddle
- encircle
- enclose
- encompass
- enfold
- entwine
- envelop
- fold
- fondle
- get into
- go in for
- grab
- grip
- hug
- incorporate
- involve
- lock
- make use of
- nuzzle
- press
- provide for
- seize
- snuggle
- squeeze
- subsume
- take in
- take in arms
- take on
- welcome
- wrap
Définition of embracing
Origin :- 1590s, from embrace (v.).
- verb hold tightly in one's arms
- verb include in one's beliefs; take into account
- The whole theatre would know that he had been embracing the girl!
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- It admits of but one attribution, and that embracing an identical proposition.
- Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright
- Do you suppose there is any hope of your embracing the Faith?
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
- We were all embracing each other, and shedding tears of joy.
- Extract from : « Memoirs Of The Court Of Marie Antoinette, Queen Of France, Complete » by Madame Campan
- Was it reasonable to keep on quarreling when the whole village was embracing?
- Extract from : « The Fte At Coqueville » by Emile Zola
- But he ended by embracing the tyranny of kings—even as you and I, if we have the power.
- Extract from : « Blood and Iron » by John Hubert Greusel
- He had fallen upon Marc Antoine's neck, and was embracing him.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
- He was delighted to have my billet, and embracing me, he thanked me a thousand times.
- Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet
- "Poltroonery, I say," he repeated, embracing the whole company in his glance.
- Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
- Mysa said as Chebron, after embracing her, sat down on the cushion beside her.
- Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty
Antonyms for embracing
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