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interjectionverb

anamma

embrace · adopt

Definition & meaning

Anamma means to embrace, adopt, or take up an idea, practice, attitude, or belief and make it one’s own. It often suggests acceptance or enthusiasm.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Verb: anamma – anammar – anammade – anammat
  • It is a transitive verb: it normally takes an object.
  • The word comes from older Swedish and is related to a Germanic verb meaning “to take” or “receive.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • ta till sig — to take something on board; often used for ideas, advice, or information.
  • införa — to introduce or implement something; emphasizes putting it into practice rather than personally embracing it.
  • förkasta — to reject or discard, especially an idea or proposal.
  • avvisa — to reject or refuse; can apply more broadly to proposals, requests, or people.

Common phrases & collocations

  • anamma en idé — to embrace an idea.
  • anamma en livsstil — to adopt a lifestyle.
  • anamma nya metoder — to adopt new methods.

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Examples

Vi måste anamma en ny idé.verb

We must embrace a new idea.

Hon anammade metoden efter flera försök.verb

She adopted the method after several attempts.

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