I. im-ˈbrās verb
( em·braced ; em·brac·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French embracer, from en- + brace pair of arms — more at brace
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to clasp in the arms : hug
b. : cherish , love
2. : encircle , enclose
3.
a. : to take up especially readily or gladly
embrace a cause
b. : to avail oneself of : welcome
embraced the opportunity to study further
4.
a. : to take in or include as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole
charity embrace s all acts that contribute to human welfare
b. : to be equal or equivalent to
his assets embraced $10
intransitive verb
: to participate in an embrace
Synonyms: see adopt , include
• embrace·able -ˈbrā-sə-bəl adjective
• em·brace·ment -ˈbrās-mənt noun
• em·brac·er noun
• em·brac·ing·ly -ˈbrā-siŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1592
1. : a close encircling with the arms and pressure to the chest especially as a sign of affection : hug
2. : grip , encirclement
in the embrace of terror
3. : acceptance
her embrace of new ideas