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Meaning of 'embrace' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Embrace [ n.]
- To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- To cling to; to cherish; to love.
- To seize eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome.
- To encircle; to encompass; to inclose.
- To include as parts of a whole; to comprehend; to take in; as, natural philosophy embraces many sciences.
- To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
- To attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court.
- Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug.
2 . Embrace [ v. i.]
- To join in an embrace.
3 . Embrace [ v. t.]
- To fasten on, as armor.

Meaning of 'embrace' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . embrace [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the state of taking in or encircling
Example in sentence:
  • an island in the embrace of the sea
Meaning (2):
- a close affectionate and protective acceptance
Example in sentence:
  • his willing embrace of new ideas;
  • in the bosom of the family
3 . embrace [ v]
Meaning (3):
- hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Example in sentence:
  • He hugged her close to him;
  • Hug me, please;
  • They embraced
Meaning (4):
- take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
Example in sentence:
  • She embraced Catholicism;
  • They adopted the Jewish faith
Meaning (5):
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example in sentence:
  • This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
  • this should cover everyone in the group

Nearby Words:

embace embale emball embalm embalmed embalmer embalming embalmment embank embanked

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