embrace

(n) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) embracement, embracing,
(n) the state of taking in or encircling
- an island in the embrace of the sea
(n) a close affectionate and protective acceptance
- his willing embrace of new ideas
- in the bosom of the family
bosom,

(v) 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
encompass, comprehend, cover,
(v) squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
- Hug me, please
- They embraced
- He hugged her close to him
hug, bosom, squeeze,
(v) take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
- She embraced Catholicism
- They adopted the Jewish faith
sweep up, espouse, adopt,

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embracement