Embrace
The Encyclopaedia Britannica 2003 Ready Reference defines the word
embrace
vb em.braced ; em.brac.ing [ME, fr. MF embracer, fr. OF embracier, fr. en- + brace two arms--more at brace] vt (14c) 1a: to clasp in the arms: hug b: cherish, love 2: encircle, enclose 3 a: to take up esp. readily or gladly <~ a cause> b: to avail oneself of: welcome 4 a: to take in or include as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole b: to be equal or equivalent to ~vi: to participate in an embracesyn see adopt, include -- embrace.able adj -- em.brace.ment n -- em.brac.er n -- em.brac.ing.ly adv ²embrace n (1592) 1: a close encircling with the arms and pressure to the bosom esp. as a sign of affection: hug2: grip, encirclement 3: acceptance
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embrace
vb em.braced ; em.brac.ing [ME, fr. MF embracer, fr. OF embracier, fr. en- + brace two arms--more at brace] vt (14c) 1a: to clasp in the arms: hug b: cherish, love 2: encircle, enclose 3 a: to take up esp. readily or gladly <~ a cause> b: to avail oneself of: welcome
© 2002 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
I invite you to come go with me as I attempt to discover the essence of the word "embrace." It will surely be a journey of unforgettable grace both for you and for me. Tell me about your experiences with embracing. Thank you for sharing.
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