Dictionary Check: embrace
"embrace" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
16
points
Definition
noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
noun
the state of taking in or encircling
Example:
"an island in the embrace of the sea"
noun
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
Example:
"his willing embrace of new ideas"
verb
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example:
"This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"
verb
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Example:
"Hug me, please"
verb
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
Example:
"She embraced Catholicism"
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