Synonyms of EMBRACES

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Synonyms of EMBRACES

noun - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

noun - the state of taking in or encircling

noun - a close affectionate and protective acceptance

verb - include in scope

verb - squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

HUG 

verb - take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own