Definitions for embrace
ɛmˈbreɪsem·brace

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. embrace, embracing, embracementnoun

   the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

2. embracenoun

   the state of taking in or encircling

   "an island in the embrace of the sea"

3. embrace, bosomverb

   a close affectionate and protective acceptance

   "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"

4. embrace, encompass, comprehend, coververb

   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"

5. embrace, hug, bosom, squeezeverb

   squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

   "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"

6. espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep upverb

   take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

   "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. embracenoun

   hug ; putting arms around someone

2. embracenoun

   enfolding, including

3. embraceverb

   hug, put arms around

4. embraceverb

   enfold, include (ideas, principles, etc)

5. Etymology: From embracen, from embracier, equivalent to. Influenced by umbracen, from um- + bracen.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Embracenoun

   Etymology: from the verb.

   1. Clasp; fond pressure in the arms; hug.

   Thames, the most lov’d of all the ocean’s sons
   By his old sire, to his embraces runs. John Denham.

   2. An hostile squeeze; crush.

2. To EMBRACEverb

   Etymology: embrasser, French.

   1. To hold fondly in the arms; to squeeze in kindness.

   Embrace again, my sons! be foes no more;
   Nor stain your country with her children’s gore. Dryden.

   2. To seize ardently or eagerly; to lay hold on; to welcome; to accept willingly any thing offered.

   I take it, your own business calls on you,
   And you embrace th’ occasion to depart. William Shakespeare.

   At first, her mother earth she holdeth dear,
   And doth embrace the world, and worldly things. Davies.

   They who are represented by the wise virgins, embraced the profession of the Christian religion, as the foolish virgins also had done. John Tillotson, Sermons.

   3. To comprehend; to take in; to encompass; to encircle.4. To comprise; to inclose; to contain.

   Low at his feet a spacious plain is plac’d,
   Between the mountain and the stream embrac’d. John Denham.

   5. To admit; to receive.

   Fenton, heav’n give thee joy!
   What cannot be eschew’d, must be embraced. William Shakespeare.

   If a man can be fully assured of any thing, without having examined, what is there that he may not embrace for truth? John Locke.

   6. To find; to take.

   Fleance, his son,
   Whose absence is no less material to me
   Than is his father’s, must embrace the fate
   Of that dark hour. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   7. To squeeze in a hostile manner.

3. To Embraceverb

   To join in an embrace.

   Let me embrace with old Vincentio;
   And wander we to see thy honest son,
   Who will of thy arrival be full joyous. William Shakespeare.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Embrace

   Embrace is a song by Australian Electronic house band, Pnau. "Embrace" was released in August 2008 as the third and final single from the band's third studio album, Pnau (2007). The song was co-written by and features uncredited vocals by New Zealand singer songwriter Ladyhawke. "Embrace" peaked at number 55 on the ARIA Charts. The song was supported with an "Embrace Tour" along the Australian East Coast across August 2008.

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1. embrace

   Embrace is a verb that refers to the act of willingly accepting, supporting, or adopting something or someone. It entails the act of holding someone or something closely, figuratively or literally, indicating love, acceptance, or approval. It can also denote opening up to new ideas, experiences, or perspectives in a positive and enthusiastic manner.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Embraceverb

   to fasten on, as armor

2. Embracenoun

   to clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug

3. Embracenoun

   to cling to; to cherish; to love

4. Embracenoun

   to seize eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome

5. Embracenoun

   to encircle; to encompass; to inclose

6. Embracenoun

   to include as parts of a whole; to comprehend; to take in; as, natural philosophy embraces many sciences

7. Embracenoun

   to accept; to undergo; to submit to

8. Embracenoun

   to attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court

9. Embraceverb

   to join in an embrace

10. Embracenoun

    intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug

11. Etymology: [Pref. em- (intens.) + brace, v. t.]

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1. Embrace

   Embrace was a short-lived post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C., which lasted from the summer of 1985 to the spring of 1986 and was one of the first bands to be dubbed in the press as emotional hardcore, though the members had rejected the term since its creation. The band included Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat with three former members of his brother Alec's band The Faith: guitarist Michael Hampton, drummer Ivor Hanson, and bassist Chris Bald. Hampton and Hanson had also previously played together in S.O.A. The only recording released by the quartet was their self-titled album Embrace being influenced by The Faith EP Subject to Change. Following the breakup of Embrace, MacKaye rejoined former Minor Threat drummer Jeff Nelson to form Egg Hunt. Bald moved on to the band Ignition, and drummer Ivor Hanson paired up with Hampton again in 1992 for Manifesto. During the band's formative years, some fans started referring to them and fellow innovators Rites of Spring as emocore, a term vocalist Ian MacKaye publicly disagreed with.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Embrace

   em-brās′, v.t. to take in the arms: to press to the bosom with affection: to take eagerly or willingly: to comprise: to admit, adopt, or receive.—v.i. to join in an embrace.—n. an embracing: fond pressure in the arms.—ns. Embrace′ment; Embrac′er.—adjs. Embrac′ing, Embrac′ive.—adv. Embrac′ingly.—n. Embrac′ingness. [O. Fr. embracer (Fr. embrasser)—L. in, in, into, bracchium, an arm. See Brace.]

2. Embrace

   em-brās′, v.t. (Spens.) to brace, to fasten, or bind:—pr.p. embrac′ing; pa.p. embraced′. [Em, in, and brace.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. embrace

   To show affection and express love with our hands and body.

   She loved to embrace the children and adults alike.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

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1. embrace

   Song lyrics by embrace -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by embrace on the Lyrics.com website.

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1. • Clasp
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British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'embrace' in Verbs Frequency: #808

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How to pronounce embrace?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say embrace in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of embrace in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of embrace in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of embrace in a Sentence

1. Juwan Howard:

   As a Michigan Man I know the place our program has in college basketball and I embrace the chance to build onto that history and lead us to championships both in the Big Ten and national level, we will continue to develop young men on the court, in the classroom and in the community that our fan base will continue to be proud of.

2. Christen Kuikoua:

   The certainty of the world's end looms, yet those whose hearts reside at the feet of the Lord shall not meet their end as the world does. For the earth, beneath our Creator's majesty, is but His footstool, and He reigns as the sovereign monarch over both heaven and earth. In this divine embrace, one finds an eternal sanctuary beyond the temporal boundaries of worldly existence.

3. Andrea Scholer, author and philosopher:

   It is difficult for intellect, technology, and peace to coexist. Not because peace is static where the other two require constant stimulation. Peace can embrace change. It is because we live in a world where intellect and technology compete for power. And peace does not allow for inequality or competition.

4. Defense Mark Esper:

   Afghanistan deserves a chance to enjoy the security that comes from peace and stability, this will only happen if Afghans join together to embrace this opportunity.

5. Samuel Johnson:

   The true, strong, and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally great things and small.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=embrace
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Embrace
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=embrace
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embrace
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embrace
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=embrace
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=embrace
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=embrace