embrace
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nounDefinition 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>
See Examples of EMBRACE
- He held her in a warm embrace.
First Known Use of EMBRACE
1592
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