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English to English noun
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the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) |  | source: wordnet30
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the state of taking in or encircling | | Example: an island in the embrace of the sea
source: wordnet30
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a close affectionate and protective acceptance | | Example: his willing embrace of new ideas
in the bosom of the family
source: wordnet30
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Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug. | | source: webster1913 verb
| 5 |
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | | Example: This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
this should cover everyone in the group
source: wordnet30
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squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | | Example: Hug me, please
They embraced
He hugged her close to him
source: wordnet30
| 7 |
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own | | Example: She embraced Catholicism
They adopted the Jewish faith
source: wordnet30
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To fasten on, as armor. | | source: webster1913
| 9 |
To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug. | | source: webster1913
| 10 |
To join in an embrace. | | source: webster1913
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