embraced
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛmˈbɹeɪst// UK //ɛmbɹˈeɪst// em·braced
v. to hold someone closely in your arms as a way of showing love or friendship. It also means to accept a new idea, belief, or change with a lot of energy and interest.
v. to hold another person closely in one's arms as a sign of affection; figuratively, to accept or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
She embraced her sister after the long flight home.
The local community quickly embraced the new recycling program once they saw how much waste it saved.
While many traditionalists resisted the shift toward digital automation, the younger generation of engineers embraced the technology as a necessary evolution of the industry.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.