embraced
em-braced
verb
Held someone closely and affectionately in one's arms.
"He embraced his wife warmly."
verb
Accepted or adopted an idea, belief, or opportunity with enthusiasm.
"The company embraced digital transformation."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: sweep up, embrace, adopt, espouse, bosom, squeeze, hug, cover, comprehend, encompass, embracing, embracement