Definition of 'embrace'

Noun

1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
      Synonyms: embracing embracement
2. the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
3. a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
      Synonyms: bosom

Verb

1. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
      Synonyms: encompass comprehend cover
2. squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
      Synonyms: hug bosom squeeze
3. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
      Synonyms: espouse adopt sweep up

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