embrace
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(noun) a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" |
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Synonyms: bosom |
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Related Words: acceptance, adoption |
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(noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) |
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Synonyms: embracing |
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Related Words: clasp, clench, clinch, clutch, clutches, cuddle, grasp, grip, hold, hug, nestle, snuggle |
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(verb) hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced" |
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Synonyms: bosom, hug, squeeze |
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Related Words: clasp, cuddle, interlock, lock |
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(verb) 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" |
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Synonyms: comprehend, cover, encompass |
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Related Words: include |
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(noun) the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea" |
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Related Words: inclusion |
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(verb) take up the cause or ideology of (beliefs, tasks, etc.) |
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Synonyms: adapt, espouse, sweep up |
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Related Words: accept, fasten on, hook on, latch on, seize on, take up |
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