embrace

IPA: ɛmbrˈeɪs

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.

(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
(transitive, figuratively) To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
(transitive, figuratively) To submit to; to undergo.
(transitive, also figuratively) To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
(transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
(transitive, obsolete, rare) To fasten on, as armour.
(transitive, figuratively, obsolete) To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
(transitive, law, figuratively, obsolete) To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.

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