The difference between Embrace and Refute
When used as verbs, embrace means to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection, whereas refute means to prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
Embrace is also noun with the meaning: hug.
check bellow for the other definitions of Embrace and Refute
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Embrace as a verb:
To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
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Embrace as a verb (obsolete):
To accept (someone) as a friend or servant.
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Embrace as a verb:
To seize (something) eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome.
Examples:
"I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."
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Embrace as a verb:
To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
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Embrace as a verb:
To encircle; to encompass; to enclose.
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Embrace as a verb (figurative):
To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
Examples:
"Natural philosophy embraces many sciences."
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Embrace as a verb (obsolete):
To fasten on, as armour.
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Embrace as a verb (legal):
To attempt to influence (a jury, court, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.
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Embrace as a noun:
Hug ; putting arms around someone.
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Embrace as a noun:
Enclosure, (partially or fully) surrounding someone or something.
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Embrace as a noun:
Full acceptance (of something).
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Embrace as a noun (figuratively):
Enfolding, including.
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Refute as a verb (transitive):
To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
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Refute as a verb (transitive):
To deny the truth or correctness of (something).