em·brace /ɛmˈbreɪs/
1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
synset: embrace, embracing, embracement
2. the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
synset: embrace
3. a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
1. 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"
synset: embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover
2. hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
synset: embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze
3. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
synset: espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep_up
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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