- embrace⇄embrace (1), verb, -braced,-bracing,noun.
- embrace⇄embrace (2), transitive verb, -braced,-bracing.
(Law.) to attempt to influence (a court or jury) illegally. - embrace⇄noun 1. a clasping in the arms; hug.
Ex. The little boy freed himself from his aunt's embrace. (Figurative.) Wrapt in the cold embraces of the tomb (Alexander Pope).
2. a taking up or accepting.
Ex. the tribes' embrace of Christianity, - embrace⇄v.i. to hug one another.
Ex. The two girls embraced. - embrace⇄v.t. 1. to fold in the arms to show love or friendship; hold in the arms; hug.
Ex. The mother embraced her baby.
2. (Figurative.) to take up; take for oneself; accept.
Ex. She eagerly embraced the offer of a trip to Europe. Some Africa