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embrace

/ embrace /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
"his willing embrace of new ideas"
"in the bosom of the family"
Type of:
adoption acceptance acceptation
Derived:
espouse adopt sweep up
noun Sense 2
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Type of:
clasp clench clutch
Kinds of:
cuddle nestle snuggle hug clinch
Derived:
hug bosom squeeze
noun Sense 3
the state of taking in or encircling
"an island in the embrace of the sea"
Type of:
inclusion
verb Sense 4
hug, usually with fondness
"Hug me, please"
"They embraced"
Type of:
clasp
Kinds of:
clinch cuddle interlock lock
Derived:
bosom hug clinch squeeze hugger
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 5
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"
Type of:
include
Derived:
inclusion comprehension encompassment
Verb group:
cover treat handle plow deal
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 6
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one''s own
"She embraced Catholocism"
"They adopted the Jewish faith"
Type of:
accept
Kinds of:
take up latch on fasten on hook on seize on
Derived:
borrowing adoption bosom
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
75%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
46
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

adoption acceptance acceptation clasp clench clutch cuddle nestle snuggle hug clinch inclusion