embracen.

Brit.

/ɪmˈbreɪs/,

/ɛmˈbreɪs/, U.S.

/əmˈbreɪs/,

/ɛmˈbreɪs/

Etymology: < embrace v.²

1. The action of folding in the arms, of pressing to the bosom. (Sometimes euphemistically for sexual intercourse.)

ΘΚΠ

the world > physical sensation > sexual relations > sexual activity > [noun] > sexual intercourse

ymonec950

moneOE

meanc1175

manredc1275

swivinga1300

couplec1320

companyc1330

fellowred1340

the service of Venusc1350

miskissinga1387

fellowshipc1390

meddlinga1398

carnal knowinga1400

flesha1400

knowledgea1400

knowledginga1400

japec1400

commoning?c1425

commixtionc1429

itc1440

communicationc1450

couplingc1475

mellingc1480

carnality1483

copulation1483

mixturea1500

Venus act?1507

Venus exercise?1507

Venus play?1507

Venus work?1507

conversation?c1510

flesh-company1522

act?1532

carnal knowledge1532

occupying?1544

congression1546

soil1555

conjunction1567

fucking1568

rem in re1568

commixture1573

coiture1574

shaking of the sheets?1577

cohabitation1579

bedding1589

congress1589

union1598

embrace1599

making-outa1601

rutting1600

noddy1602

poop-noddy1606

conversinga1610

carnal confederacy1610

wapping1610

businessa1612

coition1615

doinga1616

amation1623

commerce1624

hot cocklesa1627

other thing1628

buck1632

act of love1638

commistion1658

subagitation1658

cuntc1664

coit1671

intimacy1676

the last favour1676

quiffing1686

old hat1697

correspondence1698

frigging1708

Moll Peatley1711

coitus1713

sexual intercourse1753

shagging1772

connection1791

intercourse1803

interunion1822

greens1846

tail1846

copula1864

poking1864

fuckeea1866

sex relation1871

wantonizing1884

belly-flopping1893

twatting1893

jelly roll1895

mattress-jig1896

sex1900

screwing1904

jazz1918

zig-zig1918

other1922

booty1926

pigmeat1926

jazzing1927

poontang1927

relations1927

whoopee1928

nookie1930

hump1931

jig-a-jig1932

homework1933

quickie1933

nasty1934

jig-jig1935

crumpet1936

pussy1937

Sir Berkeley1937

pom-pom1945

poon1947

charvering1954

mollocking1959

leg1967

rumpy-pumpy1968

shafting1971

home plate1972

pata-pata1977

bonking1985

legover1985

knobbing1986

rumpo1986

fanny1993

the mind > emotion > love > embrace > [noun] > action of embracing

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collinga1425

amplection1474

embracement1485

culling1490

bracingc1540

clasping1562

embrace1599

embrasure1609

hugging1616

bosoming1624

amplexation1634

embrassade1830

huddling1869

lapping-

1599 W. Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet v. iii. 113 Armes take your last embrace .

1633 P. Fletcher Elisa 119 in Purple Island Arms, whose..sweet embraces Could quicken death.

1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ii. 793 In embraces forcible and foule Ingendring with me.

1750 S. Johnson Rambler No. 91. ⁋7 Pride..by whose embraces she had two daughters.

1810 R. Southey Curse of Kehama xvii. 191 She turn'd from him, to meet..The Glendoveer's embrace.

1866 A. Trollope Belton Estate III. i. 13 The demonstrative affection of an embrace between the two women.

2. transferred and figurative.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > possession > [noun] > possession and control > possession and power or clutches

gripOE

handgripOE

crook?c1225

fist1297

fangera1300

holtc1375

in one's clawsc1386

clutcha1529

handgripe1534

clamps1548

clums1567

clamsa1569

embracement1599

pounce1614

embracea1627

a1627 J. Beaumont Miserable State Man in Bosworth-field (1629) 87 The soule perswaded, that no fading loue Can equall her imbraces.

1634 W. Habington Castara ii. 75 Their streames thus Rivers joyne, And lose themselves in the embrace.

1661 J. Glanvill Vanity of Dogmatizing xii. 113 Offering themselves to its [sc.Truth's] embraces.

1855 A. Bain Senses & Intellect i. ii. 191 The most perfect combination of perceiving organs..[is] the embrace of the two hands.

1856 A. P. Stanley Sinai & Palestine (1858) Introd. 42 Rocks..enclosing, in a still narrower and narrower embrace, a valley.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

embracev.²

Brit.

/ɪmˈbreɪs/,

/ɛmˈbreɪs/, U.S.

/əmˈbreɪs/,

/ɛmˈbreɪs/

Forms: Middle English enbrace, Middle English–1500s embrase, Middle English– embrace. Also Middle English–1500s imbrase, 1500s–1700s imbrace.

Etymology: < Old French embrace-r (French embrasser ) = Provençal embrassar , Italian imbracciare < late Latin *imbracchiāre , < in- in + bracchium (plural bracchia see brace n.²) arm.

a. transitive. To clasp in the arms, usually as a sign of fondness or friendship.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > love > embrace > [verb (transitive)]

clipc950

freeOE

beclipc1000

windc1175

fang?c1200

yokec1275

umgripea1300

to take in (also into, on) one's armsc1300

umbefold14..

collc1320

lapc1350

bracec1375

embracec1386

clapa1400

folda1400

halsea1400

umbeclapa1400

accollc1400

fathomc1400

halchc1400

haspc1400

hoderc1440

plighta1450

plet?a1500

cuddlec1520

complect1523

umbfoldc1540

clasp1549

culla1564

cully1576

huggle1583

embosom1590

wrap1594

collya1600

cling1607

bosom1608

grasp1609

comply1648

huddlea1650

smuggle1679

inarm1713

snuggle1775

cwtch1965

c1386 G. Chaucer Summoner's Tale 95 The frere..her embracith in his armes narwe.

a1450 (c1410) H. Lovelich Hist. Holy Grail App. l. 81 This lady..him Enbraced Al In hire Slepe.

1535 W. Stewart tr. H. Boethius Bk. Cron. Scotl. (1858) II. 268 The lordis..Imbrasit thame that tyme full tenderly.

1535 Bible (Coverdale) 2 Kings iv. 16 Aboute this tyme yf y^e frute can lyue, thou shalt enbrace a sonne.

1678 S. Butler Hudibras: Third Pt. iii. i. 55 Lovers, when th' are fast In one another's Arms imbrac'd.

1845 R. Ford Hand-bk. Travellers in Spain I. i. 46 Many a Sancho..is there fondling and embracing his ass.

figurative.c1386 G. Chaucer Parson's Tale ⁋193 The riche folk that embraceden and oneden al hire herte to tresor of this world shul slepe in..deeth.1635 A. Stafford Femall Glory 172 Worship their Messias, and imbrace him in their hearts.1698 J. Norris Pract. Disc. Divine Subj. IV. 216 Let us..Hug and Imbrace them [sc. earthly things] never so dearly.

b. Of sexual embraces.

ΚΠ

1600 W. Shakespeare Much Ado about Nothing iv. i. 49 You will say, she did imbrace me as a husband.

1660 R. Coke Elements Power & Subjection 168 in Justice Vindicated On other days they [certain penitents] may eat any meat but flesh, and imbrace their own wedlock.

†c. As the typical mode of salutation between friends; to salute as a friend. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > courtesy > courteous act or expression > use courteous actions or expressions to [verb (transitive)] > greet or salute > as a friend

embrace1707

1707 J. Freind Acct. Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain 174 I hope to embrace you in a few Days.

1747 B. Hoadly Suspicious Husband (1756) i. iii. 12 Any..Friend of my Frankly's I am proud of embracing.

d. absol. (Chiefly with reciprocal sense.)

ΚΠ

c1400 Rom. Rose 4820 Disordinat desiryng For to kissen & enbrace.

1483 W. Caxton tr. J. de Voragine Golden Legende 407/3 Thenne eche kyssed other and enbraced straytelye.

1586 W. Warner Albions Eng. iii. xvi. 67 When they had imbrac'd Then Archigallo..in Ebranks Towne was plac'd.

1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost viii. 626 Easier then Air with Air, if Spirits embrace, Total they mix.

1721 E. Young Revenge iv. i Two lovers in each other's arms, Embracing and embrac'd.

1855 C. Kingsley Heroes (1868) iv. 252 They loved each other, and embraced.

2. In various figurative uses.

†a. To compass, gain (an object of desire).

ΚΠ

14.. Legendary Poem in Retrosp. Rev. Nov. (1853) 102 With..penaunce smerte They wene ther blys for to imbrase [printed unbrase].

1477 W. Caxton tr. R. Le Fèvre Hist. Jason (1913) 20 b A lady to sone abandonned and given ouer embraceth not grete honour.

†b. To worship (a deity). Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

society > faith > worship > [verb (transitive)]

heryc735

wortheOE

hallowa1000

blessOE

worshipa1200

servec1225

anourec1275

adorec1300

glorify1340

laud1377

magnifya1382

praisea1382

sacre1390

feara1400

reverencec1400

anorna1425

adorn1480

embrace1490

elevatea1513

reverent1565

god1595

venerate1623

thanksgivea1638

congratule1657

doxologizea1816

1490 W. Caxton tr. Eneydos viii. 37 Temples and aultres in whiche she sholde be enbraced and honowred as a goddesse.

†c. To accept (a person) as a friend; to welcome the services of (a person).

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > make friends with [verb (transitive)] > accept (a person) as a friend

embrace1607

1607 T. Middleton Revengers Trag. i. sig. B4 Wert thou as secret as thou'rt subtil..I would embrace thee for a neere imployment.

a1616 W. Shakespeare Coriolanus (1623) iv. vii. 10 He beares himselfe more proudlier..then I thought he would When first I did embrace him.

1635 [see sense 1a].

a1649 W. Drummond Hist. James V in Wks. (1711) 83 He wrought himself..to be imbraced as their Friend.

d. To accept gladly or eagerly; also, in weaker sense, to accept; now chiefly, to avail oneself of (an offer, opportunity, etc.).

ΘΚΠ

the mind > language > speech > agreement > consent > consent to [verb (transitive)] > accept or embrace

embracec1399

tenderc1430

accept1524

to take a person at his offer1592

to lean into1941

c1399 in T. Wright Polit. Poems & Songs (1859) II. 12 Y hope of king Henries grace, That he it is which schal the pes embrace.

1531 T. Elyot Bk. named Gouernour i. ii. sig. Avii The communes..imbracinge a licence, refuse to be brydled.

1582 Earl of Essex in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. ii. 213 III. 80 I can not but embrace with duty your Lordships good counsell.

a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry VI, Pt. 1 (1623) ii. i. 13 Embrace we then this opportunitie.

1646 Sir T. Browne Pseudodoxia Epidemica i. viii. 32 The worke is ever to be embraced, as containing the first description of poysons and their Antidotes.

1647 J. Sprigge Anglia Rediviva ii. iv. 108 The General sent the Prince word that he would embrace a Parley.

1725 D. Defoe New Voy. round World i. 208 The captain..would embrace this Offer.

1817 J. Mill Hist. Brit. India II. iv. iii. 107 One alternative: that of embracing the neutrality.

1839 W. Chambers Tour Holland 62/1 I will embrace the opportunity of making a few general remarks.

e. To accept, submit to (death, adverse fortune) with resignation or fortitude.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > calmness > patience > endure patiently [verb (transitive)] > bear with or tolerate

forbearc897

tholec950

bearOE

abidec1300

bidea1325

takec1330

suffer1340

wielda1375

to have patience with (also in, toward)c1384

supportc1384

to sit with ——c1400

sustainc1400

thulgec1400

acceptc1405

to away with1528

brook1530

well away1533

to bear with —1538

digest1553

to comport with1565

stand1567

purse?1571

to put up1573

well away1579

comport1588

fadge1592

abrook1594

to come away1594

to take up with1609

swallow1611

embracea1616

to pack up1624

concocta1627

to set down bya1630

to take with ——1632

tolerate1646

brook1658

stomach1677

pouch1819

a1616 W. Shakespeare Two Gentlemen of Verona (1623) v. iv. 124 Thurio giue backe; or else embrace thy death.

a1616 W. Shakespeare Merry Wives of Windsor (1623) v. v. 229 What cannot be eschew'd, must be embrac'd .

1673 W. Cave Primitive Christianity i. x. 111 They readily embrace death.

1699 Ld. Shaftesbury Inq. conc. Virtue ii. ii. 111 Even Death it self voluntarily embrac'd.

1867 M. E. Herbert Cradle Lands vi. 137 Embracing with joy all its sufferings and privations.

†f. To take to one's heart, cultivate (a virtue, disposition, etc.). Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > take care about [verb (transitive)] > attend to or cultivate > direct (one's mind or energies) to

doc1175

set1340

embrace1393

applyc1425

1393 J. Gower Confessio Amantis III. 143 He shulde of trouthe thilke grace With all his hole herte embrace.

1576 in E. Farr Sel. Poetry Reign Elizabeth (1845) II. 291 Of Christes flock let loue be so embraste.

1623 Sir J. Stradling in E. Farr Sel. Poetry Reign James I (1848) 232 What good peace (if we it imbrace) will doe vs.

g. To adopt (a course of action, profession or calling, mode of life). Formerly also, to take (a road or course in travelling).

ΘΚΠ

society > travel > aspects of travel > travel in specific course or direction > direct (one's course, steps, etc.) [verb (transitive)] > follow (a path or course)

treadOE

followOE

embrace1639

solicit1694

pursue1788

to strike a line (also path1867

track1888

society > occupation and work > working > career > have career [verb (transitive)] > take up a profession

to go into ——a1400

turn1667

embrace1768

1639 T. Fuller Hist. Holy Warre i. xv. 22 They embraced severall courses through sundry countreys.

1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. viii. 13 Captain Vaughan..embraced the right-hand way towards Westminster.

1768 O. Goldsmith Good Natur'd Man i. 12 Being compelled..to embrace a life you disliked.

1823 W. Scott Quentin Durward III. ix. 236 What fiend possessed you to..embrace the trade of a damsel adventurous.

1871 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest IV. xvii. 89 The..home of those..who embraced the monastic life.

h. To adopt (a doctrine, opinions, religion, etc.); often with the notion ‘to accept joyfully’. Also, to attach oneself to (a party, cause, etc.).

ΚΠ

1542 H. Brinkelow Lamentacion sig. Eiii Repent and beleue the Gospell, in embracyng the same.

1553 R. Eden tr. S. Münster Treat. Newe India sig. Mij^v Foure of the greatest Ilandes embrased the Christian faith.

1646 E. Fisher Marrow Mod. Divin. (ed. 2) 71 This opinion was..generally imbraced amongst them.

1686 J. Scott Christian Life: Pt. II II. vii. 872 By embracing Christ and his Doctrine the believing Jews did not turn to a new Religion.

1720 J. Ozell et al. tr. R. A. de Vertot Hist. Revol. Rom. Republic II. xiv. 334 Cæsar gave him the choice either to embrace his Party, or to continue his March.

1743 J. Morris Serm. viii. 214 So may they..heartily imbrace the truth.

1845 S. Austin tr. L. von Ranke Hist. Reformation in Germany (ed. 2) I. 75 The two princes embraced..different parties.

1867 S. Smiles Huguenots Eng. & Ireland iii. 49 Palissy was not the only man of genius in France who embraced the Reformed faith.

†i. To take (a matter) in hand; to undertake.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > undertaking > undertake [verb (transitive)]

underfoc893

fandOE

onfangOE

undernimc1000

takec1175

to take tillc1175

to take toa1250

underfongc1330

undertakea1340

to take in (also on) handa1350

undertakec1385

attamec1386

to take in (also on) handc1390

embrace1393

emprisec1410

to put to one's hand (also hands)c1410

to go upon ——c1450

enterprise?1473

to set (one's) hand to1477

go?a1500

accept1524

assume1530

to hent in (also upon) handc1540

to swallow up1544

to take to task1546

to go into ——?1548

to set in hand1548

to fare about1563

entertain1569

undergo1606

to set about ——1611

to take up1660

to come at ——1901

1393 J. Gower Confessio Amantis Prol. 90 So wol I now this werke embrace.

1552 R. Huloet Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Embrace anothers accion or title, Litem propriam vel suam facere.

1597 F. Bacon Ess. f. 6 Some embrace Sutes, which neuer meane to deale effectually in them.

1671 A. Marvell Let. 21 Feb. in Poems & Lett. (1971) II. 270 The Duke..had imbraced this matter.

1817 J. Mill Hist. Brit. India II. v. vi. 559 When the wisdom of parliament embraced the subject of the government of India.

a. To entwine, encircle, surround; to clasp, enclose. literal and figurative.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > surrounding > surround or lie around [verb (transitive)]

befong971

beclipc1000

begoc1000

belieOE

bestandc1000

to go about ——OE

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behema1250

befallc1275

berunc1275

girdc1290

bihalvena1300

umlapa1300

umlaya1300

umlouka1300

umbegoc1300

belayc1320

halsea1340

enclose1340

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embracec1360

betrendc1374

circlec1374

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to give about1382

environa1393

umbeclipa1395

compassa1400

encircle?a1400

enourle?a1400

umbegivea1400

umbeseta1400

umbeliec1400

umbetighc1400

enroundc1420

measurec1425

umbsteadc1450

adviron?1473

purprise1481

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belta1500

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overgirda1500

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round?a1513

brace1513

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circuea1533

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encompass1555

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to do about1571

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employ1579

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ingert1599

engirdle1602

circulize1603

circumscribe1605

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to go round1610

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surround1616

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encirculize1624

circumviron1632

beround1643

orba1644

circumference1646

becircle1648

incircuitc1650

circumcinge1657

circumtend1684

besiege1686

cincture1789

zone1795

cravat1814

encincture1820

circumvent1824

begirdle1837

perambulate1863

cordon1891

the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > surrounding > surround or lie around [verb (transitive)] > surround closely or tightly

clipc825

fathomOE

windc1175

truss1340

embracec1360

bindc1384

clasp1447

complect1523

circumplect1578

embrace1578

enclasp1596

entwist1600

beclasp1608

chaina1616

inclipa1616

corsleta1625

circumplex1632

enlace1633

entwine1633

comply1648

throttle1863

c1360 Song of Mercy in Early Eng. Poems & Lives Saints (1862) 122 Wormes blake wol vs enbrace.

14.. Purif. Marie in Tundale's Vis. 130 The passyng joy that can hys hart enbrace.

1447 O. Bokenham Lyvys Seyntys (1835) 44 b Here that is of grace the welle Of hyr wombe sche [the mother of the Virgin Mary] dede enbrace.

1535 Bible (Coverdale) Song of Sol. ii. 6 His right hande embraceth me.

a1616 W. Shakespeare Coriolanus (1623) v. ii. 9 You'l see your Rome embrac'd with fire.

1705 J. Addison Remarks Italy 50 The whole Town redoubled Walls embrace.

1796 W. Withering Arrangem. Brit. Plants (ed. 3) III. 56 Leaves arrow-shaped at the base, embracing the stem.

1802 J. Playfair Illustr. Huttonian Theory 298 It is on both sides firmly embraced by the whinstone.

1884 Times (Weekly ed.) 29 Aug. 14/1 The woods, embracing lawns and sloping corn fields.

†b. Of an event: ? To lay hold upon, touch (the heart). Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > aspects of emotion > quality of affecting the emotions > affect with emotion [verb (transitive)]

rineOE

afaite?c1225

stir?c1225

movea1325

amovec1380

inspire1390

commove1393

informa1398

toucha1400

embracec1430

rore1481

alter1529

to carry away?1529

raise1533

removea1540

heavec1540

affect?1548

carry1570

inmove1583

infecta1586

worka1616

unthaw1699

emove1835

emotionize1855

emotion1875

c1430 J. Lydgate tr. Bochas Fall of Princes II. xxvi. (1554) 62 This auenture..The heart of Cyrus gan somewhat enbrace And caused him for to be piteous Ageine Cresus.

†c. intransitive. To wrap, circle about. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > surrounding > be surrounded [verb (intransitive)] > closely or tightly

embrace1578

the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > surrounding > surround or lie around [verb (transitive)] > surround closely or tightly

clipc825

fathomOE

windc1175

truss1340

embracec1360

bindc1384

clasp1447

complect1523

circumplect1578

embrace1578

enclasp1596

entwist1600

beclasp1608

chaina1616

inclipa1616

corsleta1625

circumplex1632

enlace1633

entwine1633

comply1648

throttle1863

1578 H. Lyte tr. R. Dodoens Niewe Herball 388 The blacke Ivie..groweth upon trees and hedges, about the whiche it embraceth.

4. Of things: To include, contain, comprise. So of persons: To include or comprise in.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > kind or sort > generality > condition or state of being inclusive > include [verb (transitive)]

comprehend1393

includec1475

comprise1651

embrace1697

the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > incorporation or inclusion > incorporate or include [verb (transitive)]

beclipc1230

beshut1340

contain1340

comprehendc1374

continue1377

begripe1393

close1393

incorpor1398

conceive?c1400

includec1475

engrossa1500

complect1523

conclude?1523

employ1528

to take in1534

retain1577

surmise1578

imprehend1590

immerse1605

comprise1651

involve1651

complexa1657

embrace1697

incorporate1824

embody1847

cover1868

1697 J. Dryden tr. Virgil Georgics ii, in tr. Virgil Wks. 73 Not that my song..So large a Subject fully can embrace .

1826 in W. Cobbett Rural Rides in Cobbett's Weekly Polit. Reg. 23 Sept. 800 These two classes embrace all legitimate merchants.

1838 W. H. Prescott Hist. Reign Ferdinand & Isabella II. i. xix. 199 The other productions of this indefatigable scholar, embrace a large circle of topics.

1860 J. Tyndall Glaciers of Alps i. §4. 33 The time occupied..embraced about five whole days.

1885 F. Temple Relations Relig. & Sci. vii. 196 Some of these events..are substantive facts embraced in the message delivered.

1891 N.E.D. at Embrace Mod. It is impossible to embrace all the cases in a single formula.

5. To take in with the eye or the mind; also with these as subject.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > perceive [verb (transitive)]

acknowOE

keepc1000

feelOE

findOE

seeOE

yknowc1275

apperceivec1300

descrivec1300

knowc1300

perceivec1330

taste1340

tellc1390

catcha1398

scenta1398

devisea1400

kena1400

concernc1425

descrya1450

henta1450

apprehend1577

scerne1590

to take in1637

discreevec1650

recognize1795

absorb1840

embrace1852

cognizea1856

cognosce1874

the mind > attention and judgement > discovery > find out, discover [verb (transitive)] > by perception or observation

seeOE

wita1300

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1852 H. Rogers Eclipse of Faith 308 Religious truth,..is embraced by the understanding.

1855 D. Brewster Mem. Life I. Newton (new ed.) II. xxiv. 356 The..distances..which his eye can embrace on the surface of the earth.

1877 E. R. Conder Basis of Faith ii. 69 The infinite..the intellect can seize though not embrace.

1884 Times (Weekly ed.) 19 Sept. 5/3 You embrace the whole broad panorama of wood and water.

Draft additions 1993

e. transitive. To kiss, esp. on the cheek. (A gallicism.)

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the mind > emotion > love > kiss > [verb (transitive)] > kiss on the cheek

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1960 A. Duggan Family Favourites vii. 125 Instead of returning a military salute he would give his hand to be kissed by the sentry; if he was pleased with me he would embrace me on both cheeks.

1969 J. Fowles French Lieutenant's Woman xxxiv. 256 He could not bring himself to kiss her on the mouth. So he grasped her shoulders and lightly embraced her on both temples.

1978 B. Bainbridge Young Adolf xviii. 105 But for inhibitions he would, out of sheer gratitude, have embraced Meyer on both cheeks.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	embrace
释义	embracen. Brit. /ɪmˈbreɪs/, /ɛmˈbreɪs/, U.S. /əmˈbreɪs/, /ɛmˈbreɪs/ Etymology: < embrace v.² 1. The action of folding in the arms, of pressing to the bosom. (Sometimes euphemistically for sexual intercourse.) ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > sexual relations > sexual activity > [noun] > sexual intercourse ymonec950 moneOE meanc1175 manredc1275 swivinga1300 couplec1320 companyc1330 fellowred1340 the service of Venusc1350 miskissinga1387 fellowshipc1390 meddlinga1398 carnal knowinga1400 flesha1400 knowledgea1400 knowledginga1400 japec1400 commoning?c1425 commixtionc1429 itc1440 communicationc1450 couplingc1475 mellingc1480 carnality1483 copulation1483 mixturea1500 Venus act?1507 Venus exercise?1507 Venus play?1507 Venus work?1507 conversation?c1510 flesh-company1522 act?1532 carnal knowledge1532 occupying?1544 congression1546 soil1555 conjunction1567 fucking1568 rem in re1568 commixture1573 coiture1574 shaking of the sheets?1577 cohabitation1579 bedding1589 congress1589 union1598 embrace1599 making-outa1601 rutting1600 noddy1602 poop-noddy1606 conversinga1610 carnal confederacy1610 wapping1610 businessa1612 coition1615 doinga1616 amation1623 commerce1624 hot cocklesa1627 other thing1628 buck1632 act of love1638 commistion1658 subagitation1658 cuntc1664 coit1671 intimacy1676 the last favour1676 quiffing1686 old hat1697 correspondence1698 frigging1708 Moll Peatley1711 coitus1713 sexual intercourse1753 shagging1772 connection1791 intercourse1803 interunion1822 greens1846 tail1846 copula1864 poking1864 fuckeea1866 sex relation1871 wantonizing1884 belly-flopping1893 twatting1893 jelly roll1895 mattress-jig1896 sex1900 screwing1904 jazz1918 zig-zig1918 other1922 booty1926 pigmeat1926 jazzing1927 poontang1927 relations1927 whoopee1928 nookie1930 hump1931 jig-a-jig1932 homework1933 quickie1933 nasty1934 jig-jig1935 crumpet1936 pussy1937 Sir Berkeley1937 pom-pom1945 poon1947 charvering1954 mollocking1959 leg1967 rumpy-pumpy1968 shafting1971 home plate1972 pata-pata1977 bonking1985 legover1985 knobbing1986 rumpo1986 fanny1993 the mind > emotion > love > embrace > [noun] > action of embracing clippingc1230 embracingc1386 halsing1387 collinga1425 amplection1474 embracement1485 culling1490 bracingc1540 clasping1562 embrace1599 embrasure1609 hugging1616 bosoming1624 amplexation1634 embrassade1830 huddling1869 lapping- 1599 W. Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet v. iii. 113 Armes take your last embrace . View more context for this quotation 1633 P. Fletcher Elisa 119 in Purple Island Arms, whose..sweet embraces Could quicken death. 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ii. 793 In embraces forcible and foule Ingendring with me. View more context for this quotation 1750 S. Johnson Rambler No. 91. ⁋7 Pride..by whose embraces she had two daughters. 1810 R. Southey Curse of Kehama xvii. 191 She turn'd from him, to meet..The Glendoveer's embrace. 1866 A. Trollope Belton Estate III. i. 13 The demonstrative affection of an embrace between the two women. 2. transferred and figurative. ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > [noun] > possession and control > possession and power or clutches gripOE handgripOE crook?c1225 fist1297 fangera1300 holtc1375 in one's clawsc1386 clutcha1529 handgripe1534 clamps1548 clums1567 clamsa1569 embracement1599 pounce1614 embracea1627 a1627 J. Beaumont Miserable State Man in Bosworth-field (1629) 87 The soule perswaded, that no fading loue Can equall her imbraces. 1634 W. Habington Castara ii. 75 Their streames thus Rivers joyne, And lose themselves in the embrace. 1661 J. Glanvill Vanity of Dogmatizing xii. 113 Offering themselves to its [sc.Truth's] embraces. 1855 A. Bain Senses & Intellect i. ii. 191 The most perfect combination of perceiving organs..[is] the embrace of the two hands. 1856 A. P. Stanley Sinai & Palestine (1858) Introd. 42 Rocks..enclosing, in a still narrower and narrower embrace, a valley. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2022). † embracev.¹ Forms: Also Middle English enbrase, enbrass, enbrace, 1500s imbrace. Etymology: < en- prefix¹ + French bras arm: see brace n.¹ Obsolete. rare. transitive. To put (a shield) on the arm. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > military equipment > armour > shield > arm with shield [verb (transitive)] shieldc1275 embracec1300 pavise1489 c1300 K. Alis. 6651 His scheld enbraceth Antiocus. c1380 Sir Ferumbras (1879) l. 5539 With scheldes enbraced. ?a1400 Morte Arth. 4111 Whene Bretones boldly enbraces there scheldes. ?a1400 Morte Arth. 2459 With brode scheldes enbrassede. 1487 (a1380) J. Barbour Bruce (St. John's Cambr.) viii. 295 Enbrasit [1489 Adv. Enbrasyt] vith that thar scheldis braid. 1592 W. Wyrley Lord Chandos in True Vse Armorie 50 Did baisse his gleaue and well imbrace his shield. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online December 2021). embracev.² Brit. /ɪmˈbreɪs/, /ɛmˈbreɪs/, U.S. /əmˈbreɪs/, /ɛmˈbreɪs/ Forms: Middle English enbrace, Middle English–1500s embrase, Middle English– embrace. Also Middle English–1500s imbrase, 1500s–1700s imbrace. Etymology: < Old French embrace-r (French embrasser ) = Provençal embrassar , Italian imbracciare < late Latin imbracchiāre , < in-* in + bracchium (plural bracchia see brace n.²) arm. 1. a. transitive. To clasp in the arms, usually as a sign of fondness or friendship. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > love > embrace > [verb (transitive)] clipc950 freeOE beclipc1000 windc1175 fang?c1200 yokec1275 umgripea1300 to take in (also into, on) one's armsc1300 umbefold14.. collc1320 lapc1350 bracec1375 embracec1386 clapa1400 folda1400 halsea1400 umbeclapa1400 accollc1400 fathomc1400 halchc1400 haspc1400 hoderc1440 plighta1450 plet?a1500 cuddlec1520 complect1523 umbfoldc1540 clasp1549 culla1564 cully1576 huggle1583 embosom1590 wrap1594 collya1600 cling1607 bosom1608 grasp1609 comply1648 huddlea1650 smuggle1679 inarm1713 snuggle1775 cwtch1965 c1386 G. Chaucer Summoner's Tale 95 The frere..her embracith in his armes narwe. a1450 (c1410) H. Lovelich Hist. Holy Grail App. l. 81 This lady..him Enbraced Al In hire Slepe. 1535 W. Stewart tr. H. Boethius Bk. Cron. Scotl. (1858) II. 268 The lordis..Imbrasit thame that tyme full tenderly. 1535 Bible (Coverdale) 2 Kings iv. 16 Aboute this tyme yf y^e frute can lyue, thou shalt enbrace a sonne. 1678 S. Butler Hudibras: Third Pt. iii. i. 55 Lovers, when th' are fast In one another's Arms imbrac'd. 1845 R. Ford Hand-bk. Travellers in Spain I. i. 46 Many a Sancho..is there fondling and embracing his ass. figurative.c1386 G. Chaucer Parson's Tale ⁋193 The riche folk that embraceden and oneden al hire herte to tresor of this world shul slepe in..deeth.1635 A. Stafford Femall Glory 172 Worship their Messias, and imbrace him in their hearts.1698 J. Norris Pract. Disc. Divine Subj. IV. 216 Let us..Hug and Imbrace them [sc. earthly things] never so dearly. b. Of sexual embraces. ΚΠ 1600 W. Shakespeare Much Ado about Nothing iv. i. 49 You will say, she did imbrace me as a husband. View more context for this quotation 1660 R. Coke Elements Power & Subjection 168 in Justice Vindicated On other days they [certain penitents] may eat any meat but flesh, and imbrace their own wedlock. †c. As the typical mode of salutation between friends; to salute as a friend. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > courtesy > courteous act or expression > use courteous actions or expressions to [verb (transitive)] > greet or salute > as a friend embrace1707 1707 J. Freind Acct. Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain 174 I hope to embrace you in a few Days. 1747 B. Hoadly Suspicious Husband (1756) i. iii. 12 Any..Friend of my Frankly's I am proud of embracing. d. absol. (Chiefly with reciprocal sense.) ΚΠ c1400 Rom. Rose 4820 Disordinat desiryng For to kissen & enbrace. 1483 W. Caxton tr. J. de Voragine Golden Legende 407/3 Thenne eche kyssed other and enbraced straytelye. 1586 W. Warner Albions Eng. iii. xvi. 67 When they had imbrac'd Then Archigallo..in Ebranks Towne was plac'd. 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost viii. 626 Easier then Air with Air, if Spirits embrace, Total they mix. View more context for this quotation 1721 E. Young Revenge iv. i Two lovers in each other's arms, Embracing and embrac'd. 1855 C. Kingsley Heroes (1868) iv. 252 They loved each other, and embraced. 2. In various figurative uses. †a. To compass, gain (an object of desire). ΚΠ 14.. Legendary Poem in Retrosp. Rev. Nov. (1853) 102 With..penaunce smerte They wene ther blys for to imbrase [printed unbrase]. 1477 W. Caxton tr. R. Le Fèvre Hist. Jason (1913) 20 b A lady to sone abandonned and given ouer embraceth not grete honour. †b. To worship (a deity). Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ society > faith > worship > [verb (transitive)] heryc735 wortheOE hallowa1000 blessOE worshipa1200 servec1225 anourec1275 adorec1300 glorify1340 laud1377 magnifya1382 praisea1382 sacre1390 feara1400 reverencec1400 anorna1425 adorn1480 embrace1490 elevatea1513 reverent1565 god1595 venerate1623 thanksgivea1638 congratule1657 doxologizea1816 1490 W. Caxton tr. Eneydos viii. 37 Temples and aultres in whiche she sholde be enbraced and honowred as a goddesse. †c. To accept (a person) as a friend; to welcome the services of (a person). ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > make friends with [verb (transitive)] > accept (a person) as a friend embrace1607 1607 T. Middleton Revengers Trag. i. sig. B4 Wert thou as secret as thou'rt subtil..I would embrace thee for a neere imployment. a1616 W. Shakespeare Coriolanus (1623) iv. vii. 10 He beares himselfe more proudlier..then I thought he would When first I did embrace him. View more context for this quotation 1635 [see sense 1a]. a1649 W. Drummond Hist. James V in Wks. (1711) 83 He wrought himself..to be imbraced as their Friend. d. To accept gladly or eagerly; also, in weaker sense, to accept; now chiefly, to avail oneself of (an offer, opportunity, etc.). ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > agreement > consent > consent to [verb (transitive)] > accept or embrace embracec1399 tenderc1430 accept1524 to take a person at his offer1592 to lean into1941 c1399 in T. Wright Polit. Poems & Songs (1859) II. 12 Y hope of king Henries grace, That he it is which schal the pes embrace. 1531 T. Elyot Bk. named Gouernour i. ii. sig. Avii The communes..imbracinge a licence, refuse to be brydled. 1582 Earl of Essex in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. ii. 213 III. 80 I can not but embrace with duty your Lordships good counsell. a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry VI, Pt. 1 (1623) ii. i. 13 Embrace we then this opportunitie. View more context for this quotation 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseudodoxia Epidemica i. viii. 32 The worke is ever to be embraced, as containing the first description of poysons and their Antidotes. View more context for this quotation 1647 J. Sprigge Anglia Rediviva ii. iv. 108 The General sent the Prince word that he would embrace a Parley. 1725 D. Defoe New Voy. round World i. 208 The captain..would embrace this Offer. 1817 J. Mill Hist. Brit. India II. iv. iii. 107 One alternative: that of embracing the neutrality. 1839 W. Chambers Tour Holland 62/1 I will embrace the opportunity of making a few general remarks. e. To accept, submit to (death, adverse fortune) with resignation or fortitude. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > calmness > patience > endure patiently [verb (transitive)] > bear with or tolerate forbearc897 tholec950 bearOE abidec1300 bidea1325 takec1330 suffer1340 wielda1375 to have patience with (also in, toward)c1384 supportc1384 to sit with ——c1400 sustainc1400 thulgec1400 acceptc1405 to away with1528 brook1530 well away1533 to bear with —1538 digest1553 to comport with1565 stand1567 purse?1571 to put up1573 well away1579 comport1588 fadge1592 abrook1594 to come away1594 to take up with1609 swallow1611 embracea1616 to pack up1624 concocta1627 to set down bya1630 to take with ——1632 tolerate1646 brook1658 stomach1677 pouch1819 a1616 W. Shakespeare Two Gentlemen of Verona (1623) v. iv. 124 Thurio giue backe; or else embrace thy death. View more context for this quotation a1616 W. Shakespeare Merry Wives of Windsor (1623) v. v. 229 What cannot be eschew'd, must be embrac'd . View more context for this quotation 1673 W. Cave Primitive Christianity i. x. 111 They readily embrace death. 1699 Ld. Shaftesbury Inq. conc. Virtue ii. ii. 111 Even Death it self voluntarily embrac'd. 1867 M. E. Herbert Cradle Lands vi. 137 Embracing with joy all its sufferings and privations. †f. To take to one's heart, cultivate (a virtue, disposition, etc.). Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > take care about [verb (transitive)] > attend to or cultivate > direct (one's mind or energies) to doc1175 set1340 embrace1393 applyc1425 1393 J. Gower Confessio Amantis III. 143 He shulde of trouthe thilke grace With all his hole herte embrace. 1576 in E. Farr Sel. Poetry Reign Elizabeth (1845) II. 291 Of Christes flock let loue be so embraste. 1623 Sir J. Stradling in E. Farr Sel. Poetry Reign James I (1848) 232 What good peace (if we it imbrace) will doe vs. g. To adopt (a course of action, profession or calling, mode of life). Formerly also, to take (a road or course in travelling). ΘΚΠ society > travel > aspects of travel > travel in specific course or direction > direct (one's course, steps, etc.) [verb (transitive)] > follow (a path or course) treadOE followOE embrace1639 solicit1694 pursue1788 to strike a line (also path1867 track1888 society > occupation and work > working > career > have career [verb (transitive)] > take up a profession to go into ——a1400 turn1667 embrace1768 1639 T. Fuller Hist. Holy Warre i. xv. 22 They embraced severall courses through sundry countreys. 1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. viii. 13 Captain Vaughan..embraced the right-hand way towards Westminster. 1768 O. Goldsmith Good Natur'd Man i. 12 Being compelled..to embrace a life you disliked. 1823 W. Scott Quentin Durward III. ix. 236 What fiend possessed you to..embrace the trade of a damsel adventurous. 1871 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest IV. xvii. 89 The..home of those..who embraced the monastic life. h. To adopt (a doctrine, opinions, religion, etc.); often with the notion ‘to accept joyfully’. Also, to attach oneself to (a party, cause, etc.). ΚΠ 1542 H. Brinkelow Lamentacion sig. Eiii Repent and beleue the Gospell, in embracyng the same. 1553 R. Eden tr. S. Münster Treat. Newe India sig. Mij^v Foure of the greatest Ilandes embrased the Christian faith. 1646 E. Fisher Marrow Mod. Divin. (ed. 2) 71 This opinion was..generally imbraced amongst them. 1686 J. Scott Christian Life: Pt. II II. vii. 872 By embracing Christ and his Doctrine the believing Jews did not turn to a new Religion. 1720 J. Ozell et al. tr. R. A. de Vertot Hist. Revol. Rom. Republic II. xiv. 334 Cæsar gave him the choice either to embrace his Party, or to continue his March. 1743 J. Morris Serm. viii. 214 So may they..heartily imbrace the truth. 1845 S. Austin tr. L. von Ranke Hist. Reformation in Germany (ed. 2) I. 75 The two princes embraced..different parties. 1867 S. Smiles Huguenots Eng. & Ireland iii. 49 Palissy was not the only man of genius in France who embraced the Reformed faith. †i. To take (a matter) in hand; to undertake. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > undertake [verb (transitive)] underfoc893 fandOE onfangOE undernimc1000 takec1175 to take tillc1175 to take toa1250 underfongc1330 undertakea1340 to take in (also on) handa1350 undertakec1385 attamec1386 to take in (also on) handc1390 embrace1393 emprisec1410 to put to one's hand (also hands)c1410 to go upon ——c1450 enterprise?1473 to set (one's) hand to1477 go?a1500 accept1524 assume1530 to hent in (also upon) handc1540 to swallow up1544 to take to task1546 to go into ——?1548 to set in hand1548 to fare about1563 entertain1569 undergo1606 to set about ——1611 to take up1660 to come at ——1901 1393 J. Gower Confessio Amantis Prol. 90 So wol I now this werke embrace. 1552 R. Huloet Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Embrace anothers accion or title, Litem propriam vel suam facere. 1597 F. Bacon Ess. f. 6 Some embrace Sutes, which neuer meane to deale effectually in them. 1671 A. Marvell Let. 21 Feb. in Poems & Lett. (1971) II. 270 The Duke..had imbraced this matter. 1817 J. Mill Hist. Brit. India II. v. vi. 559 When the wisdom of parliament embraced the subject of the government of India. 3. a. To entwine, encircle, surround; to clasp, enclose. literal and figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > surrounding > surround or lie around [verb (transitive)] befong971 beclipc1000 begoc1000 belieOE bestandc1000 to go about ——OE umbegangc1200 behema1250 befallc1275 berunc1275 girdc1290 bihalvena1300 umlapa1300 umlaya1300 umlouka1300 umbegoc1300 belayc1320 halsea1340 enclose1340 umbelapa1350 embracec1360 betrendc1374 circlec1374 umbecasta1375 to give about1382 environa1393 umbeclipa1395 compassa1400 encircle?a1400 enourle?a1400 umbegivea1400 umbeseta1400 umbeliec1400 umbetighc1400 enroundc1420 measurec1425 umbsteadc1450 adviron?1473 purprise1481 umbeviron1489 belta1500 girtha1500 overgirda1500 engirt15.. envirea1513 round?a1513 brace1513 umbereach1513 becompass1520 circuea1533 girtc1540 umbsetc1540 circule1553 encompass1555 circulate?a1560 ingyre1568 to do about1571 engird1573 circumdate1578 succinge1578 employ1579 circuate1581 girdle1582 wheel1582 circumgyre1583 enring1589 ringa1592 embail1593 enfold1596 invier1596 stem1596 circumcingle1599 ingert1599 engirdle1602 circulize1603 circumscribe1605 begirt1608 to go round1610 enwheela1616 surround1616 shingle1621 encirculize1624 circumviron1632 beround1643 orba1644 circumference1646 becircle1648 incircuitc1650 circumcinge1657 circumtend1684 besiege1686 cincture1789 zone1795 cravat1814 encincture1820 circumvent1824 begirdle1837 perambulate1863 cordon1891 the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > surrounding > surround or lie around [verb (transitive)] > surround closely or tightly clipc825 fathomOE windc1175 truss1340 embracec1360 bindc1384 clasp1447 complect1523 circumplect1578 embrace1578 enclasp1596 entwist1600 beclasp1608 chaina1616 inclipa1616 corsleta1625 circumplex1632 enlace1633 entwine1633 comply1648 throttle1863 c1360 Song of Mercy in Early Eng. Poems & Lives Saints (1862) 122 Wormes blake wol vs enbrace. 14.. Purif. Marie in Tundale's Vis. 130 The passyng joy that can hys hart enbrace. 1447 O. Bokenham Lyvys Seyntys (1835) 44 b Here that is of grace the welle Of hyr wombe sche [the mother of the Virgin Mary] dede enbrace. 1535 Bible (Coverdale) Song of Sol. ii. 6 His right hande embraceth me. a1616 W. Shakespeare Coriolanus (1623) v. ii. 9 You'l see your Rome embrac'd with fire. View more context for this quotation 1705 J. Addison Remarks Italy 50 The whole Town redoubled Walls embrace. 1796 W. Withering Arrangem. Brit. Plants (ed. 3) III. 56 Leaves arrow-shaped at the base, embracing the stem. 1802 J. Playfair Illustr. Huttonian Theory 298 It is on both sides firmly embraced by the whinstone. 1884 Times (Weekly ed.) 29 Aug. 14/1 The woods, embracing lawns and sloping corn fields. †b. Of an event: ? To lay hold upon, touch (the heart). Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > aspects of emotion > quality of affecting the emotions > affect with emotion [verb (transitive)] rineOE afaite?c1225 stir?c1225 movea1325 amovec1380 inspire1390 commove1393 informa1398 toucha1400 embracec1430 rore1481 alter1529 to carry away?1529 raise1533 removea1540 heavec1540 affect?1548 carry1570 inmove1583 infecta1586 worka1616 unthaw1699 emove1835 emotionize1855 emotion1875 c1430 J. Lydgate tr. Bochas Fall of Princes II. xxvi. (1554) 62 This auenture..The heart of Cyrus gan somewhat enbrace And caused him for to be piteous Ageine Cresus. †c. intransitive. To wrap, circle about. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > surrounding > be surrounded [verb (intransitive)] > closely or tightly embrace1578 the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > surrounding > surround or lie around [verb (transitive)] > surround closely or tightly clipc825 fathomOE windc1175 truss1340 embracec1360 bindc1384 clasp1447 complect1523 circumplect1578 embrace1578 enclasp1596 entwist1600 beclasp1608 chaina1616 inclipa1616 corsleta1625 circumplex1632 enlace1633 entwine1633 comply1648 throttle1863 1578 H. Lyte tr. R. Dodoens Niewe Herball 388 The blacke Ivie..groweth upon trees and hedges, about the whiche it embraceth. 4. Of things: To include, contain, comprise. So of persons: To include or comprise in. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > kind or sort > generality > condition or state of being inclusive > include [verb (transitive)] comprehend1393 includec1475 comprise1651 embrace1697 the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > incorporation or inclusion > incorporate or include [verb (transitive)] beclipc1230 beshut1340 contain1340 comprehendc1374 continue1377 begripe1393 close1393 incorpor1398 conceive?c1400 includec1475 engrossa1500 complect1523 conclude?1523 employ1528 to take in1534 retain1577 surmise1578 imprehend1590 immerse1605 comprise1651 involve1651 complexa1657 embrace1697 incorporate1824 embody1847 cover1868 1697 J. Dryden tr. Virgil Georgics ii, in tr. Virgil Wks. 73 Not that my song..So large a Subject fully can embrace . View more context for this quotation 1826 in W. Cobbett Rural Rides in Cobbett's Weekly Polit. Reg. 23 Sept. 800 These two classes embrace all legitimate merchants. 1838 W. H. Prescott Hist. Reign Ferdinand & Isabella II. i. xix. 199 The other productions of this indefatigable scholar, embrace a large circle of topics. 1860 J. Tyndall Glaciers of Alps i. §4. 33 The time occupied..embraced about five whole days. 1885 F. Temple Relations Relig. & Sci. vii. 196 Some of these events..are substantive facts embraced in the message delivered. 1891 N.E.D. at Embrace Mod. It is impossible to embrace all the cases in a single formula. 5. To take in with the eye or the mind; also with these as subject. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > perceive [verb (transitive)] acknowOE keepc1000 feelOE findOE seeOE yknowc1275 apperceivec1300 descrivec1300 knowc1300 perceivec1330 taste1340 tellc1390 catcha1398 scenta1398 devisea1400 kena1400 concernc1425 descrya1450 henta1450 apprehend1577 scerne1590 to take in1637 discreevec1650 recognize1795 absorb1840 embrace1852 cognizea1856 cognosce1874 the mind > attention and judgement > discovery > find out, discover [verb (transitive)] > by perception or observation seeOE wita1300 descrivec1300 descrya1450 spyc1515 to see into ——1565 scerne1590 guard1636 discreevec1650 spot1848 embrace1852 sniff1864 1852 H. Rogers Eclipse of Faith 308 Religious truth,..is embraced by the understanding. 1855 D. Brewster Mem. Life I. Newton (new ed.) II. xxiv. 356 The..distances..which his eye can embrace on the surface of the earth. 1877 E. R. Conder Basis of Faith ii. 69 The infinite..the intellect can seize though not embrace. 1884 Times (Weekly ed.) 19 Sept. 5/3 You embrace the whole broad panorama of wood and water. Draft additions 1993 e. transitive. To kiss, esp. on the cheek. (A gallicism.) ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > love > kiss > [verb (transitive)] > kiss on the cheek embrace1960 1960 A. Duggan Family Favourites vii. 125 Instead of returning a military salute he would give his hand to be kissed by the sentry; if he was pleased with me he would embrace me on both cheeks. 1969 J. Fowles French Lieutenant's Woman xxxiv. 256 He could not bring himself to kiss her on the mouth. So he grasped her shoulders and lightly embraced her on both temples. 1978 B. Bainbridge Young Adolf xviii. 105 But for inhibitions he would, out of sheer gratitude, have embraced Meyer on both cheeks. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2022). embracev.³ Brit. /ɪmˈbreɪs/, /ɛmˈbreɪs/, U.S. /əmˈbreɪs/, /ɛmˈbreɪs/ Etymology: apparently a back-formation from the agent-noun embracer n.² Law. transitive. To attempt to influence (a juryman, etc.) corruptly and illegally. Also absol. ΘΚΠ society > law > rule of law > lawlessness > specific offences > [verb (transitive)] > illegally influence or pack jury embrace1475 water1792 1475 Bk. Noblesse 77 Also there to embrace and rule among youre pore. 1635 W. Lambarde & T. Lambarde Archeion (new ed.) 202 That if any person shall (for his owne gaine) embrace any Jurie or Inquest. 1769 W. Blackstone Comm. Laws Eng. IV. 140 The punishment for the person embracing is by fine and imprisonment. 1809 in T. E. Tomlins Jacob's Law-dict. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2022). † embracev.⁴ Forms: Also Middle English imbrace, 1500s enbrace, enbrase. Etymology: < en- prefix¹ + brace n.² Obsolete. transitive. To fix with a brace or buckle; to fasten, fit close. [Perhaps suggested by a misapprehension of embrace v.¹ ] ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > acquisition > obtain or acquire [verb (transitive)] > as something desired or advantageous findOE winc1000 betellc1275 getc1330 reapa1350 craftc1350 attainc1374 achievea1393 embrace?c1475 conquer1477 consecute1536 gain1570 lucrify1570 compass1609 raise1611 lucrate1623 reconcile1665 engage1725 to pull off1860 society > occupation and work > industry > working with tools or equipment > fastening > fasten [verb (transitive)] > with buckle bucklec1400 spenc1400 embrace?c1475 ?c1475 Sqr. lowe Degre 227 in Ritson Met. Rom. III. 154 Your plates unto your body shal be enbraste. 1509 S. Hawes Pastime of Pleasure xxvii. lxv And to his legge he my stede enbraced. 1590 E. Spenser Faerie Queene ii. i. sig. N2^v Who..His warlike armes about him gan embrace. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2021). < n.1599v.¹c1300v.²c1360v.³1475v.⁴?c1475
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