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embracing
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embrace
v.
hug, hold tight, wrap one's arms around; accept; include; surround; attempt to sway the opinion of a judge or jury through bribery or threats
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EMBRACE
EMBRACE (A European Model for Bioinformatics Research and Community Education) is a project with the objective of drawing together a wide group of experts throughout Europe who are involved in the use of information technology in the biomolecular sciences. The EMBRACE Network of Excellence will optimise informatics and information exploitation by pure and applied biological scientists in both the academic and commercial sectors.
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Embrace
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embracing
Noun
1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
(synonym) embrace
(hypernym) clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
(hyponym) cuddle, nestle, snuggle
(derivation) embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze
embrace
Noun
1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
(synonym) embracing
(hypernym) clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
(hyponym) cuddle, nestle, snuggle
(derivation) hug, bosom, squeeze
2. the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
(hypernym) inclusion
3. a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
(synonym) bosom
(hypernym) adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal
(derivation) espouse, adopt, sweep up
Verb
1. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
(synonym) encompass, comprehend, cover
(hypernym) include
(verb-group) cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
2. hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"
(synonym) hug, bosom, squeeze
(hypernym) clasp
(hyponym) clinch
(derivation) embracing
3. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
(synonym) espouse, adopt, sweep up
(hypernym) accept
(hyponym) take up, latch on, fasten on, hook on, seize on
(derivation) bosom
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embrace
v.
obejmout; zahrnout; nadšeně přijmout
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embrace
Czas.
obejmować; przyjmować; zawierać
