embraces

Jump To:

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

embraces

The feasts were a mix of tears and music, embraces and dancing.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Although the local law embraces triads, foursomes and other group relationships, the language bars registering of couples who have already declared other partnerships.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The answer lies in how the American conception of freedom embraces not only the private practice but the public expression of one’s faith.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

In Britain, the charismatic Todd embraces his special envoy status with verve even as he suspects he’s out of his depth.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

Christina hunches over, unable to support her own grief, and Cara embraces her, and all I’m doing is standing still.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word