embrace

• embrace

embrace

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• embrace
• embracing
• embracement

Noun

the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"

Synonyms:

• embrace

Noun

a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"

Synonyms:

• embrace
• bosom

Verb

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:

• embrace
• encompass
• comprehend
• cover

Verb

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"

Synonyms:

• embrace
• hug
• bosom
• squeeze

Verb

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:

• espouse
• embrace
• adopt
• sweep up