embracing


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em·brace

 (ĕm-brās′)
v.em·braced,em·brac·ing,em·brac·es
v.tr.
1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
2. To surround or enclose:"the bold chalk ridge that embraces the prominences of Hambledon Hill"(Thomas Hardy).
3. To include or contain as part of something broader. See Synonyms at include.
4. To adopt or support willingly or eagerly:embrace a social cause.
5. To avail oneself of:"I only regret, in my chilled age, certain occasions and possibilities I didn't embrace"(Henry James).
v.intr.
To join in an embrace.
n.
1. An act of holding close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection; a hug.
2. An enclosure or encirclement:caught in the jungle's embrace.
3. Eager acceptance:his embrace of socialism.

[Middle Englishembracen, from Old Frenchembracer :en-,in; see en-1 +brace,the two arms; see brace.]

em·brace′a·ble adj.
em·brace′ment n.
em·brac′er n.
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Embracing

 of carvers: 15th century.
Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
cuddle,nestle,snuggle - a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
hug,clinch,squeeze - a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"
clutch,clutches,grip,hold,clasp,clench,grasp - the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
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