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.

noun

espousal