Embrace/ɪmˈbreɪs/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Context Use 'embrace' to describe a hug that conveys strong emotions like love or support. After hearing the good news, she rushed over to embrace him. Pro Tip 2/2Physical Gesture 'Embrace' implies a closer, more intimate hug than a casual one. They shared a long embrace before saying goodbye.