embrace

nouns

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
embrace, embracement, embracing
the state of taking in or encircling
"an island in the embrace of the sea"
embrace
is a type of (narrower)
the state of being included
inclusion
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
"his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
bosom, embrace

verbs

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"
comprehend, cover, embrace, encompass
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
"Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze
is derived from
embracement
is derived from
embracing
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
"She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
adopt, embrace, espouse, sweep up