Embraces

/ɪmˈbreɪsɪz/ verb

Holds someone closely in your arms, or adopts and accepts an idea or belief willingly.

From Old French 'embracer,' combining 'em-' (to put into) and 'brace' (arms). Originally meant literally putting someone in your arms, then expanded metaphorically to accepting ideas.

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