Hyphenation of embrace

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word embrace ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

em-brace

Definitions of embrace :

1.
The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
2.
The state of taking in or encircling
An island in the embrace of the sea
3.
A close affectionate and protective acceptance
His willing embrace of new ideas In the bosom of the family
4.
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
5.
Squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Hug me
6.
Please
They embraced He hugged her close to him
7.
Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
She embraced Catholicism They adopted the Jewish faith

Synonyms of embrace :

noun embracing, clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
noun inclusion
noun bosom, adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal
verb encompass, comprehend, cover, include
verb hug, bosom, squeeze, clasp
verb espouse, adopt, sweep up, accept

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