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other words for embrace
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Sure — here are alternatives grouped by meaning.
1) To hug/hold physically
- hug, cuddle, enfold, clasp, snuggle, squeeze, wrap (one’s arms) around, press to
2) To accept or adopt (an idea, change, opportunity)
- accept, adopt, welcome, espouse, take up, seize, embrace (as in “accept”), champion, endorse
3) To include or contain
- include, encompass, comprise, incorporate, cover
4) To surround or enclose
- enclose, envelop, surround, enfold
Quick usage examples:
- Physical: She embraced him → She hugged him / She enfolded him.
- Accept: The team embraced the new policy → The team adopted/welcomed the new policy.
- Include: The program embraces three modules → The program encompasses three modules.
If you tell me which sense you need (physical hug, accept idea, include), I can give the best single-word choice and register (formal/informal).
1) To hug/hold physically
- hug, cuddle, enfold, clasp, snuggle, squeeze, wrap (one’s arms) around, press to
2) To accept or adopt (an idea, change, opportunity)
- accept, adopt, welcome, espouse, take up, seize, embrace (as in “accept”), champion, endorse
3) To include or contain
- include, encompass, comprise, incorporate, cover
4) To surround or enclose
- enclose, envelop, surround, enfold
Quick usage examples:
- Physical: She embraced him → She hugged him / She enfolded him.
- Accept: The team embraced the new policy → The team adopted/welcomed the new policy.
- Include: The program embraces three modules → The program encompasses three modules.
If you tell me which sense you need (physical hug, accept idea, include), I can give the best single-word choice and register (formal/informal).
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