To enfold or include in a metaphorical way, principles or ideas for example.
To intimate or close encircling with the arms.
To include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.
the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
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"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"
take up the cause or ideology of (beliefs, tasks, etc.)
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one''s own; "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
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"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
the state of taking in or encircling
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
