embrace

Noun
  1. The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) (synset 100418410)
    is a type of: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold - the act of grasping
    subtypes:
    same as: embracement, embracing
  2. The state of taking in or encircling (synset 114450812)
    "an island in the embrace of the sea"
    is a type of: inclusion - the state of being included
  3. A close affectionate and protective acceptance (synset 100181619)
    "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
    is a type of: acceptance, acceptation, adoption, espousal - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
    same as: bosom
Verb
  1. Include in scope;
    Include as part of something broader;
    Have as one's sphere or territory (synset 202635874)
    "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
    is a type of: include - have as a part, be made up out of
    same as: comprehend, cover, encompass
    verb group: address, cover, deal, handle, plow, treat - act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
  2. Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness (synset 201427110)
    "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
    is a type of: clasp - hold firmly and tightly
    subtypes:
    • clinch - embrace amorously
    • cuddle - hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
    • interlock, lock - become engaged or intermeshed with one another
    same as: bosom, hug, squeeze
  3. Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own (synset 200603217)
    "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
    is a type of: accept - consider or hold as true
    subtypes: fasten on, hook on, latch on, seize on, take up - adopt
    same as: adopt, espouse, sweep up

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