em- — in, into, to make (affix)
em-
in, into, to make
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embrace
B2
/ɛmˈbɹes/
To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug.
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employ
A2
/ɪmˈplɔɪ/
To pay someone to work for you
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embark
C1
/ɪmˈbɑɹk/
To start something new and important, such as a project or journey.
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empower
C1
/ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/
To give someone the confidence, strength, or ability to control their own life and decisions.
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embed
C2
/ɪmˈbɛd/
To fix something firmly inside a surrounding material.
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