EMBRACE

• (noun) a close affectionate and protective acceptance

  "his willing embrace of new ideas", "in the bosom of the family"

  synonyms : bosom

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

  synonyms : embracement , embracing

• (noun) the state of taking in or encircling

  "an island in the embrace of the sea"

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

  "She embraced Catholicism", "They adopted the Jewish faith"

  synonyms : adopt , espouse , sweep up

  Impressed by its straightforward principles Richard Gere embraced Budhiasm. -added by priyavanjeri

• (verb) squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

  "Hug me, please", "They embraced", "He hugged her close to him"

  synonyms : bosom , hug , squeeze

• (verb) 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"

  synonyms : comprehend , cover , encompass

  The class encompassed students from all the stratas of the society. -added by priyavanjeri

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