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embrace

/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/
noun
  1. An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

  2. An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.

  3. Full acceptance (of something).

verb
  1. To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

    Similar: fall on someone's neck

  2. To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.

    "I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."

  3. To submit to; to undergo.

    Similar: accept

Synonymsaccept, entwine, surround, fall on someone's neck

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