Meaning & Definition of Embrace in English

1. The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

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"

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"

2. Squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• "Hug me, please"

• "They embraced"

• "He hugged her close to him"

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"