embracing

v. holding someone in your arms to show love or friendship.

v. the act of holding another person closely in one's arms as a sign of affection or greeting.

“The two friends were seen embracing at the airport after years apart.”

“The photograph captured the family embracing on the tarmac, their relief palpable after the long-awaited reunion.”

v. starting to use or believe in a new idea, system, or way of living.

v. willingly adopting or supporting a belief, theory, or change.

“Many companies are now embracing remote work to keep their employees happy.”

“By embracing sustainable manufacturing practices, the corporation managed to reduce its carbon footprint while simultaneously appealing to a younger demographic.”

v. including or covering a wide range of different things.

v. encompassing or including a variety of elements as part of a whole.

“The new law is very broad, embracing everything from taxes to education.”

“The curriculum is designed to be holistic, embracing both the classical humanities and modern computational sciences.”

Formal

n. the act of holding someone close.

n. the action of folding someone in the arms; a hug.

“Their long embracing finally ended when the train whistle blew.”

“The poet described their embracing as a moment where time seemed to stand perfectly still.”

Literary

adj. describing a leaf that grows around and partly surrounds a plant stem.

adj. clasping or surrounding a stem, particularly in reference to the base of a leaf.

“You can identify this plant by its embracing leaves that wrap around the stalk.”

“The specimen is characterized by its sessile, embracing leaves, which distinguish it from other species in the same genus.”

Technical