Definitions for embracing
Overview of noun embracing
The noun embracing has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) embrace, embracing, embracement
(the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection))
Overview of verb embrace
The verb embrace has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (5) embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover
(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")
2. (3) embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze
(squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him")
3. (1) espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up
(take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith")
