Meaning of embrace in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

• An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.

• Full acceptance (of something).

• An act of enfolding or including.

verb

• To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

• To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.

  Example: I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation.

• To submit to; to undergo.

• To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.

• To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.

  Example: Natural philosophy embraces many sciences.

• To fasten on, as armour.

• To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.

• To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.