Tra từ embrace - Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary

I - noun

1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) (Freq. 2)
• Syn:
embracing, embracement
• Derivationally related forms:
embrace (for: embracement), embrace (for: embracing)
• Hypernyms:
clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp,
grip, hold
• Hyponyms:
cuddle, nestle, snuggle, hug, clinch, squeeze
2. the state of taking in or encircling (Freq. 1)
- an island in the embrace of the sea
• Hypernyms:
inclusion
3. a close affectionate and protective acceptance
- his willing embrace of new ideas
- in the bosom of the family
• Syn:
bosom
• Hypernyms:
adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal

II - verb

1. include in scope;
include as part of something broader;
have as one's sphere or territory (Freq. 5)
- This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
- this should cover everyone in the group
• Syn:
encompass, comprehend, cover
• Derivationally related forms:
comprehensive (for: comprehend), comprehension (for: comprehend), encompassment (for: encompass)
• Hypernyms:
include
• Verb Group:
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something
2. squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness (Freq. 3)
- Hug me, please
- They embraced
- He hugged her close to him
• Syn:
hug, bosom, squeeze
• Derivationally related forms:
bosom (for: bosom), hug (for: hug), hugger (for: hug), hugging (for: hug), embracement, embracing
• Hypernyms:
clasp
• Hyponyms:
clinch, cuddle, interlock, lock
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Sam and Sue embrace
- Sam cannot embrace Sue
3. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own (Freq. 1)
- She embraced Catholicism
- They adopted the Jewish faith
• Syn:
espouse, adopt, sweep up
• Derivationally related forms:
adoption (for: adopt)
• Hypernyms:
accept
• Hyponyms:
take up, latch on, fasten on, hook on, seize on
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something