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Embrace (verb)
To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
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Embrace (verb)
To accept (someone) as a friend or servant.
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Embrace (verb)
To seize (something) eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome.
“I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation.”
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Embrace (verb)
To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
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Embrace (verb)
To encircle; to encompass; to enclose.
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Embrace (verb)
To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
“Natural philosophy embraces many sciences.”
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Embrace (verb)
To fasten on, as armour.
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Embrace (verb)
To attempt to influence (a jury, court, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.
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Embrace (noun)
Hug noun; putting arms around someone.
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Embrace (noun)
Enclosure, (partially or fully) surrounding someone or something.
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Embrace (noun)
Full acceptance (of something).
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Embrace (noun)
Enfolding, including.
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Embracement (noun)
A clasp in the arms; embrace.
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Embracement (noun)
State of embracing, including various items; inclusion.
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Embracement (noun)
Act or state of embracing or accepting; willing acceptance.
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Embracement (noun)
State of being contained; enclosure.