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Noun
Definition: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Definition: the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
Definition: a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
Definition: An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
Verb
Definition: include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
Definition: hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
Definition: take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
Definition: To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.