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embrace

noun

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Synonyms: embracing
the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
Synonyms: bosom

verb

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"
Synonyms: comprehend, cover, encompass
hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"
Synonyms: bosom, hug, squeeze
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one''s own; "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
Synonyms: adopt, espouse, sweep up