to take (somebody) in one's arms and hold them closely as a sign of affection
to take up (a cause or idea), esp readily or eagerly
to accept (e.g. an opportunity) willingly
to include (something) as an integral part or element of a whole
to encircle or enclose (something)
said of two people: to embrace or hug one another
embraceable adj
embracement noun
embracer noun
[Middle English embracen from Old French embracier, from en-1 + brace two arms: see brace1]