Thesaurus: embraces

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1. 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 v squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness v take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own