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embrace - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) |
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embracing,
embracement |
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clutches,
clasp,
clench,
grasp,
clutch,
grip,
hold the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
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cuddle,
nestle,
snuggle a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
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hug,
clinch,
squeeze a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"
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embrace - a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" |
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bosom |
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acceptation,
adoption,
espousal,
acceptance acceptance as true or valid
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embrace - the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea" |
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inclusion the act of including
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embrace - squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him" |
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hug,
bosom,
squeeze |
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clasp hold firmly and tightly
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clinch settle conclusively; "clinch a deal"
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cuddle move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
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interlock,
lock coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
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embrace - 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" |
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encompass,
comprehend,
cover |
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plow,
handle,
treat,
address,
deal,
cover to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; "Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week"; "turn the earth in the Spring"
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include add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category; "We must include this chemical element in the group"
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