embrace🔊

To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug. +

(figuratively) To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.

(figuratively) To submit to; to undergo. +

(also figuratively) To encircle; to enclose, to encompass. +

(figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.

(obsolete, rare) To fasten on, as armor.

(figuratively, obsolete) To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.

(law, figuratively, obsolete) To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practice embracery.

An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

(figuratively) An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.

(figuratively) Full acceptance (of something).

(figuratively) An act of enfolding or including.