EMBRACE

/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. verb include in scope. — synonyms: encompass, comprehend, cover
  2. verb hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness. — synonyms: hug, bosom, squeeze
  3. verb take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own. — synonyms: espouse, adopt, sweep_up
  4. noun the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection). — synonyms: embracing, embracement
  5. noun the state of taking in or encircling.
  6. noun a close affectionate and protective acceptance. — synonyms: bosom

Examples

  • “I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation.”
  • “Natural philosophy embraces many sciences.”

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