What is "embrace" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "embrace": the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

Noun

Meaning of "embrace": include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

Verb

Meaning of "embrace": the state of taking in or encircling

Noun

Meaning of "embrace": squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Verb

Meaning of "embrace": a close affectionate and protective acceptance

Noun

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

Verb

Synonyms:

grasp, nuzzle, lock, clinch, fold, wrap, fondle, cradle, cling, entwine, snuggle, grip, encircle, hug, envelop, press, squeeze, clasp, enfold, seize, clutch, cuddle, grab, bear hug, take in arms, adopt, receive, welcome, accept, take advantage of, take up, have, espouse, embody, incorporate, seize, cover, comprehend, involve, admit, enclose, accommodate, contain, encompass, subsume, grab, comprise, take in, take on, deal with, avail oneself of, get into, go in for, make use of, provide for,

Antonyms:

uncover, unwrap, release, disbelieve, distrust, exclude, reject, shun, unfasten, let go, free, loose, give, push away, reject, repudiate, exclude, release, disbelieve, distrust, shun, turn away, let go, free,