embrace
verbUK /ɪmˈbreɪs/
US /ɪmˈbreɪs/
To hold someone close in your arms to show love.
She gave her little brother a warm embrace at the airport.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To accept an idea or change willingly.
The town embraced the new recycling program.
3. To include or contain something.
The report embraces all the latest findings.
4. A warm hug used as a greeting.
They greeted each other with a friendly embrace.