Embrace Definition & Meaning

embrace
noun
  1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
  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"
verb
  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"
  2. squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
  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"

Synonyms for embrace

adapt verb

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

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bosom noun

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

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comprehend verb

get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" to become aware of through the senses

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cover noun

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness

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embracing noun

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

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encompass verb

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

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espouse verb

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist movement

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hug noun

a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug" squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with

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squeeze noun

the act of gripping and pressing firmly

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"Embrace" in song lyrics

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  • "When all he ever wanted was a warm embrace"
    7A3 — Mad Mad World
  • "Hey love, you know I miss you, and how we embrace"
    Aceyalone — Five Feet
  • "but still stay for some reason we accept and embrace"
    Ayentee — 365:360

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Frequently asked questions

What does embrace mean?
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea" a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" 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
What part of speech is embrace?
Embrace is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does embrace have?
Embrace has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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