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embrace

Letters that make embrace

a, b, e, c, m, r are letters that make 'embrace'

Words within embrace

race, MB, BR, ACE, AC, em, ace, CE, brace, bra, Mb, RA, Ra, Ac, Br, Ce are words within 'embrace'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of embrace

embraced, embracer, embraces are words created by adding a letter to 'embrace'

embrace is a 7 letter word starting with e
embrace is a 7 letter word ending with e

6 possible definitions for 'embrace'

Embrace as "a close affectionate and protective acceptance"

Under this definition, embrace is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bosom has the same meaning as embrace

embrace as a type

'embrace' can be a type of adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal.

Derivatives of embrace

espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up are derivatives of 'embrace'.

Example of embrace used within this context

"his willing embrace of new ideas", "in the bosom of the family"

Embrace as "the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)"

Under this definition, embrace is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

embracing, embracement have the same meaning as 'embrace'

embrace as a type

'embrace' can be a type of clutches, clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold.

Types of embrace

squeeze, cuddle, nestle, snuggle, hug, clinch are types of 'embrace'.

Derivatives of embrace

bosom, embrace, squeeze, hug are derivatives of 'embrace'.

Embrace as "take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own"

Under this definition, embrace is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

espouse, adopt, sweep up have the same meaning as 'embrace'

embrace as a type

'embrace' can be a type of accept.

Types of embrace

latch on, fasten on, hook on, seize on, take up are types of 'embrace'.

Derivatives of embrace

adoption, embrace, bosom, borrowing are derivatives of 'embrace'.

Example of embrace used within this context

"She embraced Catholicism", "They adopted the Jewish faith"

Embrace as "the state of taking in or encircling"

Under this definition, embrace is a noun and has the following properties:

embrace as a type

'embrace' can be a type of inclusion.

Example of embrace used within this context

"an island in the embrace of the sea"

Embrace as "squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness"

Under this definition, embrace is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bosom, squeeze, hug have the same meaning as 'embrace'

embrace as a type

'embrace' can be a type of clasp.

Types of embrace

cuddle, interlock, lock, clinch are types of 'embrace'.

Derivatives of embrace

embrace, hugger, bosom, squeeze, embracing, embracement, hug, clinch, caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling are derivatives of 'embrace'.

Example of embrace used within this context

"Hug me, please", "They embraced", "He hugged her close to him"

Embrace as "include in scope, include as part of something broader, have as one's sphere or territory"

Under this definition, embrace is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

comprehend, encompass, cover have the same meaning as 'embrace'

embrace as a type

'embrace' can be a type of include.

Derivatives of embrace

inclusion, comprehension, comprehensive, encompassment are derivatives of 'embrace'.

Verb groups of embrace

plow, address, deal, handle, treat, cover are verb groups of 'embrace'.