Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | English word EMBRACE

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Definitions of EMBRACE

1. An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
2. (transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
3. (transitive, figuratively) To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
4. (transitive, figuratively) To submit to; to undergo.
5. (transitive, also, figuratively) To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
6. (transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
7. (transitive, obsolete, rare) To fasten on, as armour.
8. (transitive, figuratively, obsolete) To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
9. (transitive, law, figuratively, obsolete) To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.
10. (figuratively) An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
11. (figuratively) Full acceptance (of something).
12. (figuratively) An act of enfolding or including.

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