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Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary
embrace
1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) (Freq. 2) • Syn: embracing, embracement • Derivationally related forms: embrace (for: embracement), embrace (for: embracing) • Hypernyms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold • Hyponyms: cuddle, nestle, snuggle, hug, clinch, squeeze 2. the state of taking in or encircling (Freq. 1) - an island in the embrace of the sea • Hypernyms: inclusion 3. a close affectionate and protective acceptance - his willing embrace of new ideas - in the bosom of the family • Syn: bosom • Hypernyms: adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal
1. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory (Freq. 5) - This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds - this should cover everyone in the group • Syn: encompass, comprehend, cover • Derivationally related forms: comprehensive (for: comprehend), comprehension (for: comprehend), encompassment (for: encompass) • Hypernyms: include • Verb Group: cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address • Verb Frames: - Something ----s something 2. squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness (Freq. 3) - Hug me, please - They embraced - He hugged her close to him • Syn: hug, bosom, squeeze • Derivationally related forms: bosom (for: bosom), hug (for: hug), hugger (for: hug), hugging (for: hug), embracement, embracing • Hypernyms: clasp • Hyponyms: clinch, cuddle, interlock, lock • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s - Somebody ----s something - Somebody ----s somebody - Sam and Sue embrace - Sam cannot embrace Sue 3. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own (Freq. 1) - She embraced Catholicism - They adopted the Jewish faith • Syn: espouse, adopt, sweep up • Derivationally related forms: adoption (for: adopt) • Hypernyms: accept • Hyponyms: take up, latch on, fasten on, hook on, seize on • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something
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