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embrace
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
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noun
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
“his willing embrace of new ideas”
noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
noun
the state of taking in or encircling
“an island in the embrace of the sea”
verb
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
“She embraced Catholicism”
verb
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
“Hug me, please”
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”
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his willing embrace of new ideas
in the bosom of the family
an island in the embrace of the sea
She embraced Catholicism
They adopted the Jewish faith
Hug me, please
They embraced
He hugged her close to him
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
this should cover everyone in the group
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