əˈdɑpt əˈdɒpt ˈbʊz(ə)m ˈbʊz(ə)m kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd ˈkʌvɚ ˈkʌvə ɛmˈbɹeɪs ɛmˈbɹeɪs ɛnˈkʌm.pəs ɪˈspaʊz hʌɡ

skwiːz a close affectionate and protective acceptance his willing embrace of new ideas in the bosom of the family the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own She embraced Catholicism They adopted the Jewish faith hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness Hug me, please They embraced He hugged her close to him 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 the state of taking in or encircling an island in the embrace of the sea