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embraces definition
embraces |
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb embrace 2 of 3 senses of embrace Sense 2 embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze => cuddle => interlock, lock Sense 3 espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up => take up latch on fasten on hook on seize on Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb embrace 2 of 3 senses of embrace Sense 2 embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze => cuddle => interlock, lock Sense 3 espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up => take up latch on fasten on hook on seize on Entailment of verb embrace Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb embrace 3 senses of embrace Sense 1 embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover => include Sense 2 embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze => clasp Sense 3 espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up => accept Familiarity of verb embrace embrace used as a verb is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb embrace Sense 1 embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover => include -------------- Sense 2 embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze => clasp -------------- Sense 3 espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up => accept -------------- Grep of noun embrace embrace Overview of noun embrace The noun embrace has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (2) embrace, embracing -- (the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)) 2. (1) embrace -- (the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea") 3. embrace, bosom -- (a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family") Overview of verb embrace The verb embrace has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (5) embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover -- (include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group") 2. (3) embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze -- (hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me please"; "They embraced") 3. (1) espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up -- (take up the cause ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith") Overview of noun embrace The noun embrace has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (2) embrace, embracing -- (the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)) 2. (1) embrace -- (the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea") 3. embrace, bosom -- (a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family") Overview of verb embrace The verb embrace has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (5) embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover -- (include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group") 2. (3) embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze -- (hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me please"; "They embraced") 3. (1) espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up -- (take up the cause ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith")
embraces definition
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