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iv class='infl'>em​braced; em​brac​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to clasp in the arms hug
    cherish, love
  • to take up especially readily or gladly //embrace a cause
    to avail oneself of welcome //embraced the opportunity to study further
  • to take in or include as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole //charity embraces all acts that contribute to human welfare
    to be equal or equivalent to //his assets embraced $10
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to participate in an embrace
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a close encircling with the arms and pressure to the chest especially as a sign of affection hug
  • grip, encirclement //in the embrace of terror
  • acceptance //her embrace of new ideas
Other Words
Verb
  • embrace​able im-ˈbrā-sə-bəl adjective
  • em​brace​ment im-ˈbrās-mənt noun
  • em​brac​er noun
  • em​brac​ing​ly im-ˈbrā-siŋ-lē adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
bear-hug clasp crush enclasp enfold grasp hug strain
Examples
Verb
  • //They embraced one last time before going their separate ways.
  • //a politician who has been embraced by conservatives
  • //Charity embraces all acts of generous giving.
  • //It's a subject that embraces many areas of learning.
Noun
  • //He held her in a warm embrace.
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French embracer, from en- + brace pair of arms — more at brace entry 2
embrace
verb

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

  • to put one's arms around and press tightly //upon being finally reunited, the overjoyed father embraced his son
    Synonyms
    bear-hug clasp crush enclasp enfold grasp hug strain
    Related Words
    clamp cling em​braced; em​brac​ing

    Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

    • transitive ​verb
    • to clasp in the arms hug
      cherish, love
    • to take up especially readily or gladly //embrace a cause
      to avail oneself of welcome //embraced the opportunity to study further
    • to take in or include as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole //charity embraces all acts that contribute to human welfare
      to be equal or equivalent to //his assets embraced $10
    • intransitive ​verb
    • to participate in an embrace
    noun

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • a close encircling with the arms and pressure to the chest especially as a sign of affection hug
    • grip, encirclement //in the embrace of terror
    • acceptance //her embrace of new ideas
    Other Words
    Verb
    • embrace​able im-ˈbrā-sə-bəl adjective
    • em​brace​ment im-ˈbrās-mənt noun
    • em​brac​er noun
    • em​brac​ing​ly im-ˈbrā-siŋ-lē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Verb
    bear-hug clasp crush enclasp enfold grasp hug strain
    Examples
    Verb
    • //They embraced one last time before going their separate ways.
    • //a politician who has been embraced by conservatives
    • //Charity embraces all acts of generous giving.
    • //It's a subject that embraces many areas of learning.
    Noun
    • //He held her in a warm embrace.
    First Known Use
    Verb
    14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
    Noun
    1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Verb
    Middle English, from Anglo-French embracer, from en- + brace pair of arms — more at brace entry 2
embrace
verb

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)