embraces

Noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
• the state of taking in or encircling
• a close affectionate and protective acceptance
• plural of embrace

Verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
• squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
• third-person singular simple present indicative of embrace

Synonyms

adopt, bosom, comprehend, cover, embrace, embracement, embracing, encompass, espouse, hug, squeeze, sweep up