Definition

The act of holding someone closely in your arms, often to show love or affection.

Example

The mother gave her child a warm embracement after a long day apart.

Conversation

I really felt a sense of embracement when everyone cheered for me at the event.

That's awesome! It must have been such a warm feeling.

Yeah, it made me realize how important support is in our lives.

Absolutely! It’s great to be surrounded by people who care.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Embracement → It is formed from "embrace" (from Old French *embracer*, meaning to clasp or hug) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "embracement" refers to the act or state of embracing or hugging someone.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'clasping' or 'hugging' someone ('embrace') and how the '-ment' suffix indicates the action or state of that embrace.

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