EMBRACE
/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of EMBRACE
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
Full acceptance (of something).
To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
"I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."
To submit to; to undergo.
Examples of EMBRACE in a Sentence
- "I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."
Word Details
Is EMBRACE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMBRACE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EMBRACE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for EMBRACE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | m | b | r | a | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBRACE
93 words from the letters in EMBRACE
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How to Use EMBRACE in Word Games
EMBRACE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EMBRACE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EMBRACE to find 93 additional valid words.