embrace

noun

a close affectionate and protective acceptance

the state of taking in or encircling

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

verb

take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

include in scope

Roots

bracchium-brace · Latin · arm

Synonyms for embrace

embracementn hugn espousev adoptv encompassv enclasp cuddlen bosomn enfoldv acceptv enfoldmentn comprehendv kissn snugglen cherishv

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Where does embrace come from?

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