The Clue
Warm welcome (7 letter answer)
The Answer
EMBRACE
Tags
Notes
The answer EMBRACE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
Related Clues
Clasp
Hug
Welcome
Eagerly adopt
Sign of affection
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Welcoming or parting gesture
Definition
EMBRACE as a noun:
1. (embrace, embracing, embracement) = the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
2. the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
3. (embrace, bosom) = a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
EMBRACE as a verb:
1. (embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover) = 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"
2. (embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze) = squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
3. (espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up) = take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"