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
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
omhelzing
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
knuffel
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
omhelzen
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
omarmen
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
knuffelen
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
omarmen
(transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
What does "embrace" mean?
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verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
"They embraced tightly at the airport after months apart."
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verb To accept an idea, opportunity, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
"The company decided to embrace remote work rather than resist it."
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noun An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.
"They shared a warm embrace before saying goodbye."
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embrace in a sentence
- They embraced tightly at the airport after months apart.
- She embraced her old friend the moment she saw her.
- The company decided to embrace remote work rather than resist it.
- He embraced the challenge instead of shying away from it.
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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: "They embraced tightly at the airport after months apart." 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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