Main Entry:: ¹em·brace
Pronunciation:: \im-ˈbrās\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: em·braced; em·brac·ing
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French embracer, from en- + brace pair of arms — more at brace
Date:: 14th century

transitive verb1 a: to clasp in the arms : hug b: cherish , love2: encircle , enclose3 a: to take up especially readily or gladly <embrace a cause> b: to avail oneself of : welcome <embraced the opportunity to study further>4 a: to take in or include as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole <charity embraces all acts that contribute to human welfare> b: to be equal or equivalent to <his assets embraced $10>intransitive verb: to participate in an embrace

synonyms see adopt, include

— embrace·able

\-ˈbrā-sə-bəl\ adjective

— em·brace·ment

\-ˈbrās-mənt\ noun

— em·brac·er noun

— em·brac·ing·ly

\-ˈbrā-siŋ-lē\ adverb

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