to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug.

to take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly

to embrace an idea.

to avail oneself of

to embrace an opportunity.

to adopt (a profession, a religion, etc.)

to embrace Buddhism.

to take in with the eye or the mind.

to encircle; surround; enclose.

to include or contain

An encyclopedia embraces a great number of subjects.

to join in an embrace.

an act or instance of embracing.

verb

let go , release , disbelieve , distrust , exclude , reject , shun

verb

bear hug , clasp , clinch , cling , clutch , cradle , cuddle , encircle , enfold , entwine , envelop , fold , fondle , grab , grasp , grip , hug , lock , nuzzle , press , seize , snuggle , squeeze , take in arms , wrap , accept , accommodate , admit , adopt , avail oneself of , comprehend , comprise , contain , cover , deal with * , embody , enclose , encompass , espouse , get into , go in for , have , incorporate , involve , make use of , provide for , receive , subsume , take advantage of , take in , take on , take up , welcome , hold , include , take , caress , cherish , circumscribe , clip , embosom , huddle , love , reach , support , twine , undertake

noun

clasp , hug , squeeze