(of a person) to take or clasp (another person) in the arms, or (of two people) to clasp each other, as in affection, greeting, etc; hug

to accept (an opportunity, challenge, etc) willingly or eagerly

to take up (a new idea, faith, etc); adopt

to comprise or include as an integral part

to encircle or enclose

the act of embracing

sexual intercourse

to commit or attempt to commit embracery against (a jury, etc)