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Meaning of embrace

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  embrace
      n 1: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in
           greeting or affection) [syn: {embrace}, {embracing},
           {embracement}]
      2: the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the
         embrace of the sea"
      3: a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing
         embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" [syn:
         {embrace}, {bosom}]
      v 1: include in scope; include as part of something broader;
           have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses
           a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this
           should cover everyone in the group" [syn: {embrace},
           {encompass}, {comprehend}, {cover}]
      2: squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with
         fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her
         close to him" [syn: {embrace}, {hug}, {bosom}, {squeeze}]
      3: take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and
         use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They
         adopted the Jewish faith" [syn: {espouse}, {embrace},
         {adopt}, {sweep up}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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