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embrace

/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/

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noun

An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
Full acceptance (of something).
An act of enfolding or including.

To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
"I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."
To submit to; to undergo.
To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
"Natural philosophy embraces many sciences."
To fasten on, as armour.
To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.

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