Definition for Embrace:

• em-br[= a]s', v.t. ( Spens.) to brace, to fasten, or bind:-- pr.p. embrac'ing; pa.p. embraced'. [ Em, in, and brace.]

Synonyms for Embrace:

• n.

  •
  • enfold,
  • think.
  •
  • clip.
  •act (noun)
  • bosom,
  • Embracement,
  • embracing.
  •caress (noun)
  • feel.
  •embrace (noun)
  • sweep up.

• v.

  •caress (verb)
  • nuzzle,
  • snuggle.
  •compose (verb)
  • compose,
  • invent,
  • form,
  • constitute,
  • fabricate,
  • construct,
  • combine,
  • compile.
  •enclose (verb)
  • imprison,
  • impound,
  • fence,
  • corral,
  • enclose,
  • cage,
  • encircle,
  • confine,
  • trap,
  • surround.
  •greet (verb)
  • kowtow,
  • notice,
  • smile,
  • hail,
  • curtsy,
  • wave,
  • bow,
  • accost,
  • salute,
  • vociferate,
  • approach,
  • shake hands with,
  • receive,
  • nod,
  • salaam,
  • acknowledge,
  • signal.
  •grip (verb)
  • adhere,
  • keep.
  •hold tightly in one's arms (verb)
  • entwine,
  • wrap,
  • cradle,
  • grab,
  • fold.
  •include in one's beliefs; take into account (verb)
  • make use of,
  • admit,
  • avail oneself of,
  • take advantage of.

Paraphrases for Embrace:

• Reverse Entailment

  • Verb, 3rd person singular present
    hugs.

• Independent

  • Proper noun, singular
    passes, takes.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    hugging, kiss.
  • Verb, 3rd person singular present
    incorporates, embodies, integrates, assumes, covers, greets, Comprising, comprises, enacts, Including, kisses, espouses, consists, involves, meets, extends, includes, encompass, encompasses, passes, takes, Comprised.
  • Verb, base form
    lay, accepts, Adopting, incorporate, covering, endorse, endorses, includes, espouse, accommodate, assume, accede, subscribe, integrate, introduce, welcome, welcomed, encompass, behold, married, marry, join, enact, take, appreciate, greet, approve, approves, receive, embody, Comprised, capture, involve, seize, understand, embark, contain, acknowledge, reflect, countenance, admit, admits, recognize, follow, profess, bear, comprehend, Adapting, face, absorb, engage, mainstream, capitalize, choose, Chose, utilize, span, enjoy, pursue, transpose, employ, participate, assimilate, opt, harness, confront, exploit, shoulder.

• Other Related

  • Verb, base form
    kiss.

Antonyms for Embrace:

• v.

  • hold tightly in one's arms
    let go, reject, push away, release, give, uncover, unwrap, free, distrust, exclude, shun, unfasten, disbelieve, loose.
  • include in one's beliefs; take into account
    repudiate, turn away.
  • Other antonyms:
    prevent, balk, ban, strip, reject, abandon, junk, give up, bare, object, jettison, rule out, mislay, omit, relinquish, demur, discard, refuse, except, denude, leave, surrender, prohibit, preclude, misplace, forsake, bar, decline, expose.

Homophones for Embrace:

• embark, embargo, empress, embarrass, empiric, enforce, emberiza.

Hypernym for Embrace:

• n.

  • act
    hug, snuggle, cuddle, clinch, squeeze, nestle.

Hyponym for Embrace:

• n.

  • act
    acceptation, espousal, grasp, grip, clutch, adoption, hold, clasp, clutches, clench, acceptance.
  • state
    inclusion.

• v.

  • stative
    include.