embrace
/ษmหbษนeษชs/IPA: /EH0 M B R EY1 S/
- 1
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
- 2
An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
- 3
Full acceptance (of something).
- 4
An act of enfolding or including.
- 1
To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- 2
To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
โI wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation.โ
- 3
To submit to; to undergo.
syn:accept - 4
- 5
To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
โNatural philosophy embraces many sciences.โ
- 6
To fasten on, as armour.
- 7
To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
- 8
To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.
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