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1. embrace

verb. ['ɛmˈbreɪs, ɪmˈbreɪs'] include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.

Etymology

  • embrace (English)
  • embracen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • embracier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. embrace

verb. ['ɛmˈbreɪs, ɪmˈbreɪs'] squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness.

Etymology

  • embrace (English)
  • embracen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • embracier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. embrace

noun. ['ɛmˈbreɪs, ɪmˈbreɪs'] the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection).

Etymology

  • embrace (English)
  • embracen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • embracier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. embrace

noun. ['ɛmˈbreɪs, ɪmˈbreɪs'] the state of taking in or encircling.

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Etymology

  • embrace (English)
  • embracen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • embracier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. embrace

verb. ['ɛmˈbreɪs, ɪmˈbreɪs'] take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own.

Etymology

  • embrace (English)
  • embracen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • embracier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. embrace

noun. ['ɛmˈbreɪs, ɪmˈbreɪs'] a close affectionate and protective acceptance.

Etymology

  • embrace (English)
  • embracen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • embracier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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