Sekirov Dictionary

embrace

/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/

verb8

  1. To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
  2. (figurative) to happily accept an idea or a change and start to follow it
  3. To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
  4. (figurative) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
  5. (figurative) To submit to; to undergo.
  6. (figurative, no longer used) To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
  7. (no longer used, rare) To fasten on, as armour.
  8. (figurative, no longer used) To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.

noun4

  1. An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
  2. (figurative) An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
  3. (figurative) An act of enfolding or including.
  4. (figurative) Full acceptance (of something).
forms

embraced · embracing · embraces · embraceth · embracest

Phrases with embrace

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