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Meaning and definition for "embrace" word
[noun] the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
[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 Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
[verb] hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"
[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"
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\Em*brace"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Embraced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Embracing}.] [OE. embracier, F. embrasser; pref. em- (L. in) + F. bras arm. See {Brace}, n.] 1. To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug. I will embrace him with a soldier's arm, That he shall shrink under my courtesy. --Shak. Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them. --Acts xx. 1. 2. To cling to; to cherish; to love. --Shak. 3. To seize eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome. ``I embrace these conditions.'' ``You embrace the occasion.'' --Shak. What is there that he may not embrace for truth? --Locke. 4. To encircle; to encompass; to inclose. Low at his feet a spacious plain is placed, Between the mountain and the stream embraced. --Denham. 5. To include as parts of a whole; to comprehend; to take in; as, natural philosophy embraces many sciences. Not that my song, in such a scanty space, So large a subject fully can embrace. --Dryden. 6. To accept; to undergo; to submit to. ``I embrace this fortune patiently.'' --Shak. 7. (Law) To attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court. --Blackstone. Syn: To clasp; hug; inclose; encompass; include; ??omprise; comprehend; contain; involve; impl???
\Em*brace"\, v. i. To join in an embrace.
\Em*brace"\, n. Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug. We stood tranced in long embraces, Mixed with kisses. --Tennyson.
Synonyms for embrace
adopt, bosom, bosom, comprehend, cover, embracing, encompass, espouse, hug, squeeze, sweep up
See also: accept | acceptance | acceptation | adoption | clasp | clasp | clench | clinch | clutch | clutches | cuddle | cuddle | espousal | fasten on | grasp | grip | hold | hook on | hug | include | inclusion | interlock | latch on | lock | nestle | seize on | snuggle | take up |
Related terms: adhere, amass, bear hug, cervix, cleave to, clinch, cling, cling to, clot, come together, compose, connecting rod, converge, embosom, embox, encircle, fold, gather, join, lap, scarf, smile of recognition, squeeze, stay, stick, stick together, stitch, tape, the glad hand, tie rod
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Let's analyse "embrace" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ECARBME. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
embrace: 5 + 1 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven. |
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