embracement

[em-breys-muhnt]

noun

1. an uncommon variant of embrace.

Word History and Origins

Origin of embracement¹

First recorded in 1480–90; embrace ¹ ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

Many Americans can and should look to Biles’ embracement of mental health services for inspiration.

From Salon

He’s using that as a term of embracement, not division, knowing that Black and Latino communities haven’t always seen eye to eye here in the United States.

From Washington Post

The love that I was able to offer, the love that I remember, the embracement that I had for my fiancé — that story to me is real.

From Los Angeles Times

While they’re by no means an offensive juggernaut, improvement in the last two games along with an easier schedule ahead are cause for some guarded optimism — starting with Westbrook’s embracement of his new role.

From Los Angeles Times

In unveiling his plans, the former vice president on Thursday credited the populist senator from Vermont and his legions of progressive and younger supporters for his embracement of the proposals.

From Fox News