embraces
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛmˈbɹeɪsɪz// UK //ɛmbɹˈeɪsɪz// em·braces
v. to hold someone closely in your arms to show love or friendship. It also means to accept a new idea or belief with excitement.
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 warmly embraces her old friend at the airport.
The company successfully embraces new technology to stay ahead of its competitors in the global market.
While some traditionalists resisted the shift in policy, the younger generation embraces the reforms as a necessary step toward social equality.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it can describe both physical actions and abstract acceptance.