embracer

One who hugs

An embracer is someone who embraces—either literally, one who hugs or holds, or figuratively, one who readily accepts or adopts something: an embracer of new ideas, an early embracer of technology.

The figurative sense is more common, often describing enthusiastic adoption of trends, beliefs, or changes.

adoption

advocate

Public cause supporter

devotee · champion · proponent · adherent · believer · follower · adopter · practitioner · disciple · partisan

physical

hug

Tight, affectionate clasp

  • cuddleAffectionate close embrace
  • squeezeFirm bilateral compression
  • claspSecuring device that clicks

wrap · hold · snuggle · nuzzle · caress · bearhug · enfold · grip · encircle · entwine

acceptance

welcome

Hospitable greeting offered

receptivity · acknowledgment · approval · endorsement · validation · recognition · appreciation · understanding · reception · inclusivity

inclusion

diversity

State of varied elements

  • equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
  • belongingState of fitting in
  • unityWholeness through cohesion

integration · multiculturalism · solidarity · representation · accessibility · participation · equality · empowerment · community · togetherness

comfort

solace

Relief from distress

nurturing · caring · compassion · sympathy · support · succor · shelter · refuge · haven · sanctuary

Opposites
physical greeting/contact style

embraceravoider

One who stays away

rejecter · shunner · distancer · handshaker · nodder

acceptance vs rejection

embracerrejecter

One who declines

refuser · resister · denier · spurner · repudiator

emotional warmth in interaction

embracershunner

One who avoids others

cold fish · withdrawer · distancer · ice queen · detacher

Phrases
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embrace, embracing, embraced, embraces, embraceable, embracement, embracers, embracable

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