Coembrace

/koʊɪmˈbreɪs/ verb

Definition

To embrace or hold together mutually; to accept or support something jointly.

Etymology

From co- (together) + embrace (from Old French embracier, from em- + brace/arms). The co- prefix creates the mutual or shared version of the action of embracing.

Kelly Says

Words with 'embrace' evolved from the physical act of arms around someone, but 'embrace' also means 'to accept an idea'—so 'coembrace' suggests people mutually accepting the same belief or philosophy.

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