embrace: meaning and words from its letters
7 letters · 13 letter points · starts with E · ends with E
Meaning of embrace
verb
- transitive
To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- figuratively, transitive
To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
Example: I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation.
- figuratively, transitive
To submit to; to undergo.
- also, figuratively, transitive
To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
Listed forms: embraces, embracing, embraced, imbrace.
Source: Wiktionary — embrace.
noun
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
- figuratively
An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
- figuratively
Full acceptance (of something).
- figuratively
An act of enfolding or including.
Listed forms: embraces.
Source: Wiktionary — embrace.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for embrace.
noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
noun
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
verb
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
verb
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is embrace in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of embrace
E(1) + M(3) + B(3) + R(1) + A(1) + C(3) + E(1) = 13 points.
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Anagrams of embrace
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from embrace
71 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in embrace. Showing up to 24, longest first.