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Embrace

/ɪmˈbreɪs/

To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection; to accept an idea or proposal willingly.

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Athos embraced his son tenderly, and said:

"Farewell!" said the young man, embracing him.

She stood there limply—then abruptly broke the embrace.

Middle English from Old French embracer, from Latin embraciāre, bracchium meaning arm.

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