transitive verb
1. to clasp in one’s arms; hug.
The returning soldier ran to his wife and embraced her.
2. to take up or accept readily.
Scientists were reluctant to embrace the theory at first.
She has abandoned her former religion and embraced a new one.
Some teachers were a bit fearful, but most embraced the new technology.
3. to take advantage of.
He was quick to embrace his good fortune.
4. to include or encompass.
This design embraces a variety of styles.
The mountains embrace the bay.
intransitive verb
to join in an embrace; hug.
The two friends embraced and said goodbye.
noun
1. an act or instance of clasping or holding someone in one’s arms; hug.
She felt happy in his embrace.
2. an enclosure or encirclement.
The ship was now in the embrace of the ocean.
3. willing acceptance or adoption.
His sudden embrace of religion surprised his family.