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hold tightly in one's arms v.
include in one's beliefs; take into account v.

VERB

hold tightly in one's arms

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grasp

STRONG

clasp clinch cling clutch cradle cuddle encircle enfold entwine envelop fold fondle grab grip hug lock nuzzle press seize snuggle squeeze wrap

WEAK

bear hug take in arms

Antonyms

STRONG

free give let go loose push away release uncover unfasten unwrap

WEAK

disbelieve distrust exclude reject shun

VERB

include in one's beliefs; take into account

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt deal with embody espouse have receive take advantage of take up welcome

STRONG

accommodate admit comprehend comprise contain cover enclose encompass grab incorporate involve seize subsume

WEAK

avail oneself of get into go in for make use of provide for take in take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude reject repudiate turn away

STRONG

free let go release

WEAK

disbelieve distrust shun

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embraces

John Winterman, co-owner of Francie, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg in New York, embraces as many of the apps as his diners do.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

California has long been known as a progressive state that embraces evolving lifestyles, but when it comes to auto insurance, it seems stuck in the 1950s.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

“It’s a modern kind of feminism that embraces self assurance and femininity on your own terms.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Stokes remained composed after England's 160-run defeat, which confirms a 2-1 series loss, sharing embraces with his opposition and briefly waving to the crowd after his post-match interviews.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Before either of us says a word, she embraces me.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins