embrace: Meaning and Definition of

em•brace

1. to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug.
2. to take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly: to embrace an idea.
3. to avail oneself of: to embrace an opportunity.
4. to adopt (a profession, a religion, etc.): to embrace Buddhism.
5. to take in with the eye or the mind.
6. to encircle; surround; enclose.
7. to include or contain: An encyclopedia embraces a great number of subjects.

1. to join in an embrace.

1. an act or instance of embracing.

em•brace

1. to attempt to influence (a judge or jury) through corrupt means.