embrace

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To fasten on, as armor.

2. 2noun

   To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

3. 3noun

   To cling to; to cherish; to love.

4. 4noun

   To seize eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome.

5. 5noun

   To encircle; to encompass; to inclose.

6. 6noun

   To include as parts of a whole; to comprehend; to take in; as, natural philosophy embraces many sciences.

7. 7noun

   To accept; to undergo; to submit to.

8. 8noun

   To attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To join in an embrace.

10. 10noun

    Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug.

11. 11noun

    a close affectionate and protective acceptance

    "his willing embrace of new ideas"

    "in the bosom of the family"

    Synonyms

    bosom
12. 12noun

    the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

    Synonyms

    embracementembracing
13. 13noun

    the state of taking in or encircling

    "an island in the embrace of the sea"

14. 14verb

    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

    adoptespouse
15. 15verb

    squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

    "Hug me, please"

    "They embraced"

    Synonyms

    bosomhugsqueeze
16. 16verb

    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

    comprehendcoverencompass