embracing
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Definition
Noun The act of clasping another person in the arms, typically as an expression of greeting, affection, comfort, or celebration.
Usage
The word "embracing" functions as a noun (gerund) to describe the specific action or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms. It emphasizes the physical act itself, often implying warmth, closeness, or emotional connection.
Examples
- A warm embracing welcomed the soldier home.
- Their embracing on the platform was captured by photographers.
- The child found comfort in her mother's tight embracing.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While the primary meaning is physical, "embracing" can be used figuratively to describe the act of accepting or adopting an idea, concept, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
- The company's embracing of new technology led to its success.
Variants and Related Words
- Embrace (verb): To clasp in the arms; to hug. (e.g., )
- Embrace (noun): A hug; an act of embracing. (e.g., )
- Embraced (adjective): Having been clasped or accepted. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Hug
- Clinch
- Cuddle
- Hold
- Squeeze
Antonyms
- Rejection
- Avoidance
- Estrangement
Related Phrases
- To be locked in an embracing: To be held tightly in a hug.
- The reunited lovers were locked in a long embracing.
Noun
- the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)