embrace
1to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug.
to take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly: to embrace an idea.
to join in an embrace.
an act or instance of embracing.
Origin of embrace
1synonym study For embrace
Other words for embrace
Opposites for embrace
Other words from embrace
- em·brace·a·ble, adjective
- em·brace·ment, noun
- em·brac·er, noun
- un·em·brace·a·ble, adjective
Other definitions for embrace (2 of 2)
to attempt to influence (a judge or jury) through corrupt means.
Origin of embrace
2Other words from embrace
- em·brac·er, noun
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How to use embrace in a sentence
Now, with time running out, Cuccinelli has embraced the once unembraceable.
‘Last Supper’ Flap Dredges Up Ken Cuccinelli’s Demons | Lloyd Green | September 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for embrace (1 of 2)
/ (ɪmˈbreɪs) /
(also intr) (of a person) to take or clasp (another person) in the arms, or (of two people) to clasp each other, as in affection, greeting, etc; hug
to accept (an opportunity, challenge, etc) willingly or eagerly
to take up (a new idea, faith, etc); adopt: to embrace Judaism
to comprise or include as an integral part: geology embraces the science of mineralogy
to encircle or enclose
the act of embracing
(often plural) euphemistic sexual intercourse
Origin of embrace
1Derived forms of embrace
- embraceable, adjective
- embracement, noun
- embracer, noun
British Dictionary definitions for embrace (2 of 2)
/ (ɪmˈbreɪs) /
(tr) criminal law to commit or attempt to commit embracery against (a jury, etc)
Origin of embrace
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