Synonyms for embrace
verb
To clasp
hug, enfold, squeeze, grip; see hug.
To adopt
espouse, welcome, take advantage of; see adopt 2.
To include
contain, comprise, cover, encompass; see comprise, contain 1, include 1. See syn. study at include.
See embrace in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
To put one's arms around affectionately:
clasp, enfold, hold, hug, press, squeeze. (Slang) clinch. (Archaic) bosom, clip2, embosom. See touchTo have as a part:
comprehend, comprise, contain, embody, encompass, have, include, involve, subsume, take in. See includeTo receive (something given or offered) willingly and gladly:
accept, take (up), welcome. See acceptTo take, as another's idea, and make one's own:
adopt, espouse, take on, take up. See accept, give
noun
The act of embracing:
clasp, hug, squeeze. (Slang) clinch. See touch
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