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1.nounAn act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
2.nounAn enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
3.nounFull acceptance (of something).
4.nounAn act of enfolding or including.
5.verbTo clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
6.verbTo seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome."I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."
7.verbTo submit to; to undergo.
8.verbTo encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
9.verbTo enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass."Natural philosophy embraces many sciences."
10.verbTo fasten on, as armour.
11.verbTo accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
12.verbTo attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.