Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Embrace.
5 letter answer(s) to embrace
ADOPT
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals"
put into dramatic form; "adopt a book for a screenplay"
take into one's family; "They adopted two children from Nicaragua"
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"
take up and practice as one's own
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
6 letter answer(s) to embrace
CLINCH
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
a small slip noose made with seizing
a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"
embrace amorously
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched"
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall"
settle conclusively; "clinch a deal"
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
CUDDLE
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby"
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
3 letter answer(s) to embrace
HUG
a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"
fit closely or tightly; "The dress hugged her hips"
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
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