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embrace in Tagalog

yakapin

/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/

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embrace in Tagalog: yakapin, yumakap, yakap. In English, embrace means to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

Tagalog words for embrace

to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection — see also hug
yakapin, yumakap
act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest — see also hug
yakap

English meaning of embrace

  1. verb To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
  2. verb To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
  3. verb To submit to; to undergo.
  4. verb To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.

Full definition of embrace

embrace in a sentence

  • I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation.
  • Embrace any opportunities that may come your way.
  • Natural philosophy embraces many sciences.

Synonyms of embrace

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Questions about embrace in Tagalog

What is the meaning of embrace in Tagalog?
Embrace in Tagalog is yakapin, yumakap, yakap.
Ano ang embrace sa Tagalog?
Embrace: yakapin, yumakap, yakap.
What does embrace mean in English?
Embrace means to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: embrace (page history and authors), its translation table and English meanings. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Tagalog words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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