Dictionary definition · embrace
noun
- the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
- the state of taking in or encircling"an island in the embrace of the sea"
- a close affectionate and protective acceptance"his willing embrace of new ideas"
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"
- hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness"Hug me, please"
- take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own"She embraced Catholicism"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).