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embraced

The word “embraced” has 2 syllables: em-braced

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbreɪst/

What is synonym and antonym for embraced?

In the thesaurus, “embraced” has 154 synonyms and 43 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for embraced along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for embraced

Antonyms for embraced

Meanings of embraced

  • verb
    1. To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
    2. To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
    3. To submit to; to undergo.
    4. To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
    5. To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
    6. To fasten on, as armour.
    7. To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
    8. To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.

Example Sentences

  • She embraced her friend tightly after years apart.
  • The community embraced the new environmental policies quickly.
  • He embraced the opportunity to work abroad with enthusiasm.
  • The company embraced innovation to improve its products.
  • They embraced the challenges and turned them into successes.

On this page you'll find 197 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embraced, such as: abandoned, abjured, abnegated, absorbed, admitted, adopted, affected.

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  • covered
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  • encompassed
  • entailed
  • included
  • incorporated
  • instanced
  • interested
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  • linked
  • mentioned
  • named
  • noted
  • noticed
  • offered
  • pertained
  • presented
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  • specified
  • tied in
  • touched
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