embrace (
http://definr.com/embrace)
n 1: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in
greeting or affection) [syn:
embracing]
2: the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the
embrace of the sea"
3: a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing
embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" [syn:
bosom]
v 1: 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" [syn:
encompass,
comprehend,
cover]
2: hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They
embraced" [syn:
hug,
bosom,
squeeze]
3: take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone
and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholocism"; "They
adopted the Jewish faith" [syn:
espouse,
adopt, {sweep
up}]