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to embrace
01
to hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially to show affection
Transitive: to embrace sb/sth
Example
She was thrilled to see her long-lost friend and rushed to embrace her with a warm hug.
The mother embraced her child tightly after they returned from a long trip.
02
to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own
Transitive: to embrace an ideology or approach
Example
After years of resistance, she decided to embrace a healthier lifestyle and started exercising regularly.
The company chose to embrace sustainable practices by reducing its carbon footprint.
03
to include or encompass something as an essential part or element
Transitive: to embrace sth
Example
The new policy embraces both environmental and economic concerns.
The curriculum embraces a wide range of subjects, from science to the arts.
Embrace
01
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
02
the state of taking in or encircling
03
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
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