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"Embrace" Definition

noun

An act of holding close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection; a hug.
Eager acceptance: your embrace of Catholicism.
A close encircling with the arms and pressure to the chest especially as a sign of affection .

verb-transitive

To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
To include as part of something broader. See Synonyms at include.
To surround; enclose: We allowed the warm water to embrace us.
To take up willingly or eagerly: embrace a social cause.
To twine around: a trellis that was embraced by vines.

verb-intransitive

To join in an embrace.

verb

To clasp in the arms .
To take up especially readily or gladly .
To avail oneself of .
To take in or include as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole .
To be equal or equivalent to .

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