Embrace - Definition

n 1: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in
greeting or affection) [syn: embrace, embracing,
embracement]
2: the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the
embrace of the sea"
3: a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing
embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" [syn:
embrace, bosom]
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" [syn: embrace,
encompass, comprehend, cover]
2: squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with
fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her
close to him" [syn: embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze]
3: take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and
use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They
adopted the Jewish faith" [syn: espouse, embrace,
adopt, sweep up]