English dictionary

embrace

/E/m'br/eI/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

noun.act

Synonyms embracement embracing

Source: WordNet 3.0
the state of taking in or encircling

noun.state

Examples
An island in the embrace of the sea.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a close affectionate and protective acceptance

noun.act

Examples
His willing embrace of new ideas.

Synonyms bosom

Source: WordNet 3.0
Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug.

noun

Source: webster1913

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

verb.stative

Synonyms comprehend cover encompass

Source: WordNet 3.0
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

verb.contact

Examples
They embraced.

Synonyms bosom hug squeeze

Source: WordNet 3.0
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

verb.cognition

Examples
She embraced Catholicism.

Synonyms adopt espouse sweep up

Source: WordNet 3.0
To fasten on, as armor.

verb

Source: webster1913
To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

verb

Source: webster1913
To join in an embrace.

verb

Source: webster1913