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embrace in Greek

embrace in Greek is αγκαλιάζω, ασπάζομαι — embrace means to hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.

embrace in Greek

αγκαλιάζω
verb
Pronounced: agaliazo
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
ασπάζομαι
verb
Pronounced: aspazomai
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
ασπάζομαι
verb
Pronounced: aspazomai
(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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What is "embrace" in Greek?
"embrace" in Greek is αγκαλιάζω, ασπάζομαι. embrace means: To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
How do you pronounce αγκαλιάζω?
"embrace" in Greek is αγκαλιάζω, pronounced "agaliazo".
How do you use "embrace" in a sentence?
Example: "After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn." In Greek, "embrace" is αγκαλιάζω, ασπάζομαι.
Are there other ways to say "embrace" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "embrace": αγκαλιάζω, ασπάζομαι.
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