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embrace in Dutch

embrace in Dutch is omarming, omhelzing, knuffel — embrace means to hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.

embrace in Dutch

omarming
noun
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
omhelzing
noun
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
knuffel
noun
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
omhelzen
verb
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
omarmen
verb
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
knuffelen
verb
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
omarmen
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.

What does "embrace" mean?

  1. verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
    "After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn."
  2. verb To accept an idea, opportunity, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
    "Many villagers have embraced the new recycling scheme and now sort their rubbish carefully."
  3. noun An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.
    "The child ran into her grandmother's embrace as soon as the door opened."
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embrace in a sentence

  • After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn.
  • They embraced tightly at the airport after months apart.
  • Many villagers have embraced the new recycling scheme and now sort their rubbish carefully.
  • The company decided to embrace remote work rather than resist it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "embrace" in Dutch?
"embrace" in Dutch is omarming, omhelzing, knuffel. embrace means: To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
How do you use "embrace" in a sentence?
Example: "After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn." In Dutch, "embrace" is omarming, omhelzing, knuffel.
Are there other ways to say "embrace" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "embrace": omarming, omhelzing, knuffel, omhelzen, omarmen, knuffelen.
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