What is the meaning of embrace?

noun

• The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection.
  • synonyms: embracing, embracement
• The state of taking in or encircling.
  • usage: "an island in the embrace of the sea"
• A close affectionate and protective acceptance.
  • usage: "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
  • synonyms: bosom

verb

• Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.
  • usage: "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
  • synonyms: encompass, comprehend, cover
• Squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness.
  • usage: "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
  • synonyms: hug, bosom, squeeze
• Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own.
  • usage: "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
  • synonyms: espouse, adopt, sweep up