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embrace Synonyms

Another word for embrace

Choosing another word for embrace depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To accept or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.

Usage Example

"Many educators have begun to welcome interactive digital tools in the classroom."

Strongest
welcome
accept
Strong
adopt
espouse
take up
endorse

• noun (Context 2)

An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a gesture of affection.

Usage Example

"The two old friends shared a warm hug at the train station."

Strongest
hug
Strong
clasp
cuddle
squeeze
Weak
hold

• verb (Context 3)

To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

Usage Example

"She stepped forward to hug her daughter after the graduation ceremony."

Strongest
hug
Strong
clasp
enfold
cuddle
cradle
hold

• noun (Context 4)

An act of accepting or supporting something willingly or enthusiastically.

Usage Example

"The company's rapid acceptance of renewable energy set a new standard for the industry."

Strongest
acceptance
Strong
adoption
espousal
welcome

• verb (Context 5)

To include or contain something as a constituent part.

Usage Example

"The interdisciplinary course is designed to encompass elements of history, philosophy, and literature."

Strongest
encompass
include
Strong
comprise
incorporate
take in
cover

Opposites of embrace

The opposite of embrace shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

exclude
reject
rejection
spurn
omit
refusal
leave out
repudiate
See all opposites of embrace

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Embrace. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/embrace
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