embracement (noun)

  • 1embracement — noun see embrace I …

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  • 2embracement — noun A clasp in the arms; embrace …

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  • 3embracement — noun the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) • Syn: ↑embrace, ↑embracing • Derivationally related forms: ↑embrace, ↑embrace (for: ↑embracing), ↑embrace …

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  • 4embracement — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A ready taking up of something: adoption, espousal. See ACCEPT, GIVE …

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  • 5embrace — I. verb (embraced; embracing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French embracer, from en + brace pair of arms more at brace Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to clasp in the arms ; hug …

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  • 6embrace — verb 1》 hold closely in one s arms, especially as a sign of affection. 2》 accept or support (a belief or change) willingly. 3》 include or contain. noun an act of embracing. Derivatives embraceable adjective embracement noun embracer noun Origin… …

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  • 7embrace — [c]/ɛmˈbreɪs / (say em brays) verb (embraced, embracing) –verb (t) 1. to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug. 2. to take or receive (an idea, etc.) gladly or eagerly; accept willingly. 3. to avail oneself of (an opportunity, etc.) …

  • 8embracing — noun the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑embrace, ↑embracement • Derivationally related forms: ↑embrace (for: ↑embracement), ↑embrace …

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  • 9clutches — noun the act of grasping (Freq. 1) he released his clasp on my arm he has a strong grip for an old man she kept a firm hold on the railing • Syn: ↑clasp, ↑clench, ↑clutch, ↑grasp, ↑ …

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  • 10adoption — I (acceptance) noun acknowledgment, admission, approbation, approval, assimilation, assumption, attachment to, choice, co optation, election, embracement, espousal, favorable reception, ratification, reception, recognition, sanction, selection… …

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