Embrace means to clasp or hold closely in ones arms. It is mostly an affectionate gesture and expresses some sort of affectionate regard. It also means to surround or to twine around. Embrace can also mean to include something as part of. It can further mean to avail oneself of (as in the case of opportunities), and to take up something eagerly and willingly.
The word embrace is from the Middle English word "embracen" which is taken from the Old French "embracer". Brace in French refers to the two arms.
The synonyms of embrace include espouse, sweep up, adopt, bosom, hug, squeeze, cover, encompass and comprehend.
The word Embrace is also the name of an English band, an American band, a novel written by Mark Behr, a comic book, and is part of a Business strategy, namely the Embrace and Extend strategy.
The word embrace is from the Middle English word "embracen" which is taken from the Old French "embracer". Brace in French refers to the two arms.
The synonyms of embrace include espouse, sweep up, adopt, bosom, hug, squeeze, cover, encompass and comprehend.
The word Embrace is also the name of an English band, an American band, a novel written by Mark Behr, a comic book, and is part of a Business strategy, namely the Embrace and Extend strategy.