embrace
//ɪmˈbreɪs//
Verb
embraceInfinitive
embracePresent tense
embracedPast tense
embracedPast participle
embracingPresent participle
embracesThird-person singular
1
To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
She embraced her daughter warmly at the airport.
2
To accept or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
The company embraced the new technology to improve efficiency.
3
To include or contain something as a constituent part.
The curriculum embraces a wide range of subjects.
Noun
embraceSingular
embracesPlural
1
An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.
She greeted him with a warm embrace.