home Steven Ly embrace em⋅brace [em-breys] –verb (used with object) 1. to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug. 2. to take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly: to embrace an idea. 3. to avail oneself of: to embrace an opportunity. 4. to adopt (a profession, a religion, etc.): to embrace Buddhism. 5. to take in with the eye or the mind. 6. to encircle; surround; enclose. e earth elbow eight electricity a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z elephant electrocardiogram elusive embrace entomology empty entr-ez endearing elevator