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   embrace

   /ɪmˈbreɪs/

   verb

   • 1. hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection: "Aunt Sophie embraced her warmly" Similar hugtake/hold in one's armsholdcuddleclasp to one's bosomclaspsqueezeclutchseizegrabnuzzlecaressenfoldenclaspencircleencloseenvelopentwine oneself aroundinformal:canoodlesmoochliterary:embosom
   • 2. accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically: "besides traditional methods, artists are embracing new technology" Similar welcomeacceptreceive enthusiastically/wholeheartedlytake uptake to one's heartwelcome/receive with open armsadoptsupportbe in favour ofbackchampionformal:espouseOpposite reject
   • 3. include or contain (something) as a constituent part: "his career embraces a number of activities—composing, playing, and acting" Similar includetake incoverinvolvetake into accountcontaincompriseincorporateencompassencapsulateembodysubsumecomprehendOpposite exclude

   noun

   • 1. an act of holding someone closely in one's arms: "they were locked in an embrace"
   • ▪ used to refer to something which is regarded as surrounding, holding, or restricting someone: "totalitarianism has meant that no interest falls outside the embrace of the state"
   • 2. an act of accepting something willingly or enthusiastically: "their eager embrace of foreign influences"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘encircle, surround, enclose’; formerly also as imbrace): from Old French embracer, based on Latin in- ‘in’ + bracchium ‘arm’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. embraceable adjective
   • 2. embracement noun
   • 3. embracer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEMBRACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone: She saw them embrace on the station platform. He leaned over to embrace the child. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. embrace verb (INCLUDE) C1 [ T ] formal.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › embraceEmbrace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 15, 2015 · 1. a. : to clasp in the arms : hug. b. : cherish, love. 2. : encircle, enclose. 3. a. : to take up especially readily or gladly. embrace a cause. b. : to avail oneself of : welcome. embraced the opportunity to study further. 4. a. : to take in or include as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › embraceEmbrace - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   To embrace something is to welcome it with open arms, hold, hug, accept completely. You might embrace your sweetheart, or even changes in technology. Embrace is from the French verb embrasser, which started out meaning "to clasp in the arms" (but now includes kissing).

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEMBRACE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EMBRACE meaning: 1. to accept something enthusiastically: 2. to hold someone tightly with both arms to express…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEMBRACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you embrace someone, you put your arms around them and hold them tightly, usually in order to show your love or affection for them. You can also say that two people embrace . Penelope came forward and embraced her sister.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › embraceEMBRACE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Embrace definition: to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug. . See examples of EMBRACE used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishembrace verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of embrace verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › embraceEmbrace - definition of embrace by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (also intr) (of a person) to take or clasp (another person) in the arms, or (of two people) to clasp each other, as in affection, greeting, etc; hug. 2. to accept (an opportunity, challenge, etc) willingly or eagerly. 3. to take up (a new idea, faith, etc); adopt: to embrace Judaism.

10. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › embraceEmbrace - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology - Better...

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    Dictionary definition of embrace. To accept willingly and enthusiastically something or someone, often a new idea, change or opportunity. "They encourage everyone to embrace a healthy lifestyle." Detailed meaning of embrace.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of embrace – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    to accept new ideas, beliefs, methods, etc in an enthusiastic way: We are always eager to embrace the latest technology. embrace verb (INCLUDE) to include a number of things: The report embraces a wide range of opinions. embrace. noun [ C ] uk / ɪmˈbreɪs / us. the action of putting your arms around someone: a passionate embrace.