embrace
Definition
- n. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
- n. the state of taking in or encircling
- n. a close affectionate and protective acceptance
- v. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Word forms
- Present participle
- embracing
- Past tense
- embraced
- Third person singular
- embraces
- Past participle
- embraced
Example sentences
n.
The mother gave her child a warm embrace when she returned home.
vt.
The company decided to embrace new technologies to improve its services.
vi.
They embraced each other tightly after a long separation.