embracing

Definitions

The act of holding someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

The process of accepting or supporting a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.

Including or containing a wide range of elements or ideas.

Examples

She is embracing the new challenges that come with her promotion.

The community is embracing a more sustainable way of living.

He stood there embracing his daughter after being away for months.

Synonyms

accepting adopting welcoming espousing including encompassing hugging

Antonyms

rejecting refusing excluding opposing repudiating discarding avoiding