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What does embrace mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word embrace? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
  2. (obsolete) To accept (someone) as a friend or servant.
  3. To seize (something) eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome.
  4. To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
  5. To encircle; to encompass; to enclose.
  6. (figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
  7. (obsolete) To fasten on, as armour.
  8. (law) To attempt to influence (a jury, court, etc.) corruptly, to practise embracery.
Noun
  1. Hug (noun); putting arms around someone.
  2. Enclosure, (partially or fully) surrounding someone or something.
  3. Full acceptance (of something).
  4. (figuratively) Enfolding, including.
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