embrace

phonetic symbol: / embréɪs | ɪmbréɪs / 

embrace - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ a close affectionate and protective acceptance
e.g.)
・his willing embrace of new ideas
bosom

[ noun ]
■ the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
embracement , embracing

[ noun ]
■ the state of taking in or encircling
e.g.)
・an island in the embrace of the sea

[ verb ]
■ take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
e.g.)
・She embraced Catholicism
adopt , espouse , sweep up

[ verb ]
■ squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
e.g.)
・They embraced
bosom , hug , squeeze

[ verb ]
■ include in scope
■ include as part of something broader
■ have as one's sphere or territory
comprehend , cover , encompass

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