1. embrace - noun
· the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Synonym(s): embracing, embracement
Hypernym(s): clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
2. embrace - noun
· the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
Hypernym(s): inclusion
3. embrace - noun
· a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
Synonym(s): bosom
Hypernym(s): adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal
4. embrace - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): encompass, comprehend, cover
Hypernym(s): include
5. embrace - verb
· hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
Synonym(s): hug, bosom, squeeze
Hypernym(s): clasp
6. embrace - verb
· take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
Synonym(s): espouse, adopt, sweep_up
Hypernym(s): accept
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