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English noun: embrace | |||
| 1. | embrace (act) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) | ||
| Synonyms | embracement, embracing | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | clinch, cuddle, hug, nestle, snuggle, squeeze | ||
| 2. | embrace (state) the state of taking in or encircling | ||
| Samples | An island in the embrace of the sea. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | inclusion | ||
| 3. | embrace (act) a close affectionate and protective acceptance | ||
| Samples | His willing embrace of new ideas. In the bosom of the family. | ||
| Synonyms | bosom | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | acceptance, acceptation, adoption, espousal | ||
English verb: embrace | |||
| 1. | embrace (stative) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||
| Samples | This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds. This should cover everyone in the group. | ||
| Synonyms | comprehend, cover, encompass | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | include | ||
| Verb group | address, cover, deal, handle, plow, treat | ||
| 2. | embrace (contact) squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | ||
| Samples | Hug me, please. They embraced. He hugged her close to him. | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue embrace, Sam cannot embrace Sue | ||
| Synonyms | bosom, hug, squeeze | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | clasp | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | clinch, cuddle, interlock, lock | ||
| 3. | embrace (cognition) take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own | ||
| Samples | She embraced Catholicism. They adopted the Jewish faith. | ||
| Synonyms | adopt, espouse, sweep up | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | accept | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fasten on, hook on, latch on, seize on, take up | ||
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