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embrace : gakos (v.); paghangop (n.); hangop (v.); kabyon (v.); kapyot (v.); kupkop (v.)

English Synonyms:
embrace, embracement, embracing, bosom, comprehend, cover, encompass, hug, squeeze, adopt, espouse, sweep up

Glosses:
embrace
embrace, embracement, embracing (n.) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection).
embrace (n.) the state of taking in or encircling.; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
bosom, embrace (n.) a close affectionate and protective acceptance.; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
comprehend, cover, embrace, encompass (v.) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze (v.) squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness.; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
adopt, embrace, espouse, sweep up (v.) take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own.; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"