Synonyms of embraces

embraces 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of embrace

1

as in hugs

to put one's arms around and press tightly

upon being finally reunited, the overjoyed father embraced his son

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hugs
• clings
• clasps
• cradles
• enfolds
• grasps
• grabs
• holds
• wraps
• crushes
• bear-hugs
• encircles
• enclasps
• envelops
• entwines
• strains
• pats
• grips
• snuggles
• clamps
• folds
• nestles
• locks
• fondles
• nuzzles
• twines
• enwinds
• cuddles
• embosoms
• strokes
• bosoms
• pets

2

as in wraps

to surround or cover closely

the stone walls that embrace the monastery serve to symbolize its function as a retreat from an unquiet world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wraps
• envelops
• encloses
• shrouds
• encompasses
• encases
• involves
• enfolds
• muffles
• encircles
• embeds
• enshrouds
• enwraps
• invests
• drapes
• veils
• mantles
• swathes
• bowers
• embowers
• embosoms
• enswathes
• laps
• cloaks
• circumfuses
• cocoons
• bosoms
• curtains
• circles
• camouflages
• disguises
• swaddles
• blankets
• masks
• overspreads
• overlays
• enwinds
• enlaces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposes
• bares
• strips
• denudes

3

as in adopts

to take for one's own use (something originated by another)

rap music came to be embraced by people who were far removed from the places where it originated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adopts
• borrows
• assimilates
• espouses
• cultivates
• follows
• utilizes
• incorporates
• imitates
• uses
• takes on
• takes up
• absorbs
• cherishes
• usurps
• copies
• appropriates
• picks up on
• honors
• nurtures
• raises
• fosters
• assumes
• treasures
• naturalizes
• affects
• simulates
• arrogates
• quotes
• pretends
• takes over
• domesticates
• heeds
• prizes
• brings up
• rears
• puts on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandons
• relinquishes
• forsakes
• surrenders
• rejects
• gives up
• renounces
• abjures
• disowns
• repudiates
• spurns
• discards
• abnegates
• throws out
• throws away
• jettisons
• junks

4

as in welcomes

to receive or accept gladly or readily

the exchange student was gratified to be so quickly embraced by people of the small rural community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• welcomes
• greets
• enjoys
• hails
• adopts
• likes
• eats (up)
• prefers
• drinks (in)
• chooses
• espouses
• laps (up)
• selects
• takes
• elects
• takes up
• picks
• decides (on)
• cherry-picks
• opts (for)
• handpicks
• names
• culls
• singles (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejects
• refuses
• spurns
• declines
• turns down
• passes up
• objects (to)
• balks (at)
• throws over
• demurs (to)

5

as in encompasses

to have as part of a whole

a course in social studies can embrace everything from sociology to civics and economics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encompasses
• includes
• involves
• contains
• carries
• entails
• subsumes
• comprehends
• comprises
• numbers
• incorporates
• receives
• takes in
• possesses
• has
• owns
• consists (of)
• embodies
• admits
• constitutes
• holds
• integrates
• forms
• composes
• assimilates
• brackets
• makes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excludes
• prevents
• omits
• leaves (out)
• prohibits
• precludes
• denies
• refuses
• rejects
• eliminates
• bans
• misses out
• bars
• debars
• loses
• excepts
• rules out
• misplaces
• mislays

6

as in surrounds

to form a circle around

a sleepy village embraced by low hills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrounds
• encircles
• encompasses
• encloses
• circles
• rings
• girds
• environs
• circumscribes
• girdles
• wreathes
• walls
• fences (in)
• entrenches
• closes in
• besieges
• besets
• compasses
• hems (in)
• invests
• cordons (off)
• swarms

embraces

2 of 2

noun

plural of embrace

1

as in acquiescences

Related Words

• acquiescences
• assents
• consents
• embracements
• acceptances
• concessions
• adhesions
• approvals
• approbations
• favors
• accessions
• assentations
• complicities
• agreements
• consonances
• sympathies
• consensuses
• concurrences
• collusions
• concurrencies
• accords
• unanimities
• harmonies
• understandings
• collaborations
• compliances
• unisons
• conformities
• concerts
• solidarities
• conspiracies
• concords
• alliances
• rapports
• unions
• empathies
• concordances

Dissimilar Words

• conflicts
• disagreements
• discords
• dissensions
• oppositions
• dissensuses
• resistances
• dissents
• disfavors
• disapprovals
• disapprobations

2

as in clinches

Related Words

• hugs
• clinches
• grabs
• footholds
• leverages
• footings
• seizures
• grasps
• purchases
• toeholds
• anchorages
• clasps
• holds
• clenches
• grips
• grapples
• handholds
• handgrips

Dissimilar Words

• releases
• relinquishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embraces

Verb

Although the local law embraces triads, foursomes and other group relationships, the language bars registering of couples who have already declared other partnerships. — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Often, Kitagawa’s cinematography embraces symmetry, emphasizing the clean geometric lines of Takeshi’s home, picking an object or person to place at the centre of the frame. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

The offering embraces the banner’s signature palm print and deep green and spans apparel, resortwear and activewear. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Clayface embraces body horror to tell the origin story of the eponymous Batman villain. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

After fighting maladies for so long, brakence embraces them as his muse and coaches himself to keep going. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026

The right embraces ex-leftists who were canceled by their own. — Ivy Wolk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Progressives like Melat Kiros have signaled their votes for Jeffries might be up for grabs unless their leadership embraces more left-leaning policies, but most Democrats are skeptical about major defections. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

In simple terms, Garryana 11 embraces the transition from light to dark. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026