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embrace

/ɛm'breɪs/

Synonyms of embrace Antonyms of embrace Examples of embrace Usage of embrace Parts of embrace Definition that contains embrace Words sounding like embrace Explanation of embrace

verb
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
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comprehend cover encompass

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include
noun
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
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"his willing embrace of new ideas"

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bosom

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espousal acceptation adoption acceptance
noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
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embracement embracing

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clench clutch grip hold grasp clasp clutches
verb
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
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"She embraced Catholicism"

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adopt espouse sweep up

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accept
verb
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
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"They embraced"

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bosom hug squeeze

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clasp
noun
the state of taking in or encircling
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"an island in the embrace of the sea"

type of:
inclusion