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embrace [n]
 
1)the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
    Synonyms :embracing 
    See Also: clasp  bosom  cuddle  clinch 
 
2)the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: inclusion 
 
3)a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
    Synonyms :bosom 
    See Also: acceptance  adopt 
 
embrace [v]
 
1)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 :comprehend cover encompass 
    See Also: address  include  comprehension  encompassment 
 
2)hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"
    Synonyms :bosom hug squeeze 
    See Also: clasp  bosom  clinch  hugger  caressing  clinch  cuddle  interlock 
 
3)take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
    Synonyms :adopt espouse sweep_up 
    See Also: accept  adoption  bosom  fasten_on 
 



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