embrace
1em·brace
verb \im-ˈbrās\: to hold someone in your arms as a way of expressing love or friendship
: to accept (something or someone) readily or gladly
: to use (an opportunity) eagerly
em·bracedem·brac·ing
Full Definition of EMBRACE
transitive verb
3
a : to take up especially readily or gladly <embrace a cause> b : to avail oneself of : welcome <embraced the opportunity to study further>
4
a : 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> b : to be equal or equivalent to <his assets embraced $10>
intransitive verb
: to participate in an embrace
— embrace·able \-ˈbrā-sə-bəl\ adjective
— em·brace·ment \-ˈbrās-mənt\ noun
— em·brac·er noun
— em·brac·ing·ly \-ˈbrā-siŋ-lē\ adverb
Examples of EMBRACE
- 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.
Origin of EMBRACE
Middle English, from Anglo-French embracer, from en- + brace pair of arms — more at brace
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to EMBRACE
Rhymes with EMBRACE
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2embrace
noun: the act of holding someone in your arms : the act of embracing someone
Full Definition of EMBRACE
1
: a close encircling with the arms and pressure to the chest especially as a sign of affection : hug
2
: grip, encirclement <in the embrace of terror>
3
: acceptance <her embrace of new ideas>
Examples of EMBRACE
- He held her in a warm embrace.
First Known Use of EMBRACE
1592
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