embrace

verb1 of 2

to hold someone closely

• “I feel a strong desire to embrace my true identity.”Tatoeba
• “I find it hard to embrace my true identity.”Tatoeba

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noun2 of 2

An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.