How does the verb embrace differ from other similar words? The words adopt and espouse are common synonyms of embrace. While all three words mean "to take an opinion, policy, or practice as one's own," embrace implies a ready or happy acceptance. When could adopt be used to replace embrace? More @Wikipedia
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