embrace
11embrace — I (accept) verb adopt, advocate, affiliate, agree to, assume, be in favor of, concur in, consent to, countenance, endorse, espouse, favor, make one s own. ratify, sanction, seize, subscribe to, support, take to oneself, take up, welcome II… …
12embrace — [v1] hold tightly in one’s arms bear hug*, clasp, clinch, cling, clutch, cradle, cuddle, encircle, enfold, entwine, envelop, fold, fondle, grab, grasp, grip, hug, lock, nuzzle, press, seize, snuggle, squeeze, take in arms*, wrap; concepts 190,191 …
13Embrace — Em*brace ([e^]m*br[=a]s ), v. t. [Pref. em (intens.) + brace, v. t.] To fasten on, as armor. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] …
14Embrace — Em*brace , n. Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug. [1913 Webster] We stood tranced in long embraces, Mixed with kisses. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] …
15embrace — (v.) mid 14c., from O.Fr. embracer (12c., Mod.Fr. embrasser) clasp in the arms, enclose; covet, handle, cope with, from en in (see EN (Cf. en ) (1)) + brace, braz the arms, from L. bracchium (neut. pl. brachia); see BRACE (Cf …
16embrace — s. m. Cordão ou faixa com que se apanha a cortina, o reposteiro, etc …
17embrace — vb 1 *adopt, espouse Analogous words: accept, *receive: seize, grasp, *take Antonyms: spurn Contrasted words: reject, refuse, repudiate, *decline: scorn, disdain (see DESPISE …
18embrace — ► VERB 1) hold closely in one s arms, especially as a sign of affection. 2) include or contain. 3) accept or support (a belief or change) willingly. ► NOUN ▪ an act of embracing. DERIVATIVES embraceable adjective …
19embrace — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ close, strong, tight, warm ▪ the comfort of her warm embrace ▪ comforting, gentle, loving …
20embrace — 01. The old woman [embraced] each of her grandchildren as they arrived. 02. People around the world have turned against their communist regimes and [embraced] democracy. 03. Everyone cheered and [embraced] each other when the news was announced.… …
