embracing
Embracing (noun) means the act of holding someone closely in the arms, or of willingly accepting an idea or situation. Example: “Their embracing of new technology gave the business an edge over rivals.”
How to use embracing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of hugging someone, or of accepting something willingly.
Word forms
embracings plural
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Their _____ of new technology gave the business an edge over rivals.
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What does “embracing” mean?
The word “embracing” means the act of holding someone closely in the arms, or of willingly accepting an idea or situation. In plain terms, the act of hugging someone, or of accepting something willingly.
How do you use “embracing” in a sentence?
Here is “embracing” used in a sentence: “Their embracing of new technology gave the business an edge over rivals.”
What part of speech is “embracing”?
“Embracing” is a noun.
Is “embracing” a common word?
“Embracing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "embracing" and "hugging"?
"Embracing" and "hugging" both describe holding someone closely in the arms, but "embracing" also extends to willingly accepting an idea or situation, which "hugging" does not. "Hugging" is limited to the physical act alone.
How is "embracing" used to mean accepting an idea rather than a physical action?
"Embracing" is used figuratively to describe willingly accepting or adopting an idea, change, or situation, as in "embracing new technology." This sense has nothing to do with physical contact.
Is "embracing" used as a noun, a verb form, or both?
"Embracing" functions as the gerund form of the verb "embrace," and it can also be used as a noun referring to the act itself, such as "the embracing of new ideas."