embracement

em·brace

E0105600 (ĕm-brās′)v. em·braced, em·brac·ing, em·brac·es v.tr.1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.2. To surround or enclose: "the bold chalk ridge that embraces the prominences of Hambledon Hill" (Thomas Hardy).3. To include or contain as part of something broader. See Synonyms at include.4. To adopt or support willingly or eagerly: embrace a social cause.5. To avail oneself of: "I only regret, in my chilled age, certain occasions and possibilities I didn't embrace" (Henry James).v.intr. To join in an embrace.n.1. An act of holding close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection; a hug.2. An enclosure or encirclement: caught in the jungle's embrace.3. Eager acceptance: his embrace of socialism.

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[Middle English embracen, from Old French embracer : en-, in; see en-¹ + brace, the two arms; see brace.]

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em·brace′a·ble adj.em·brace′ment n.em·brac′er n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

embracement - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)embrace, embracingcuddle, nestle, snuggle - a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embracehug, clinch, squeeze - a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"clutch, clutches, grip, hold, clasp, clench, grasp - the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

embracement

nounA ready taking up of something:adoption, espousal.

Translations

abbraccio