embraced
Definitions
Held closely in the arms, especially as a sign of affection.
Accepted or supported a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
Included or contained something as a part of a whole.
Examples
She warmly embraced her long-lost friend at the airport.
The company quickly embraced the new technology to improve their efficiency.
He embraced the challenge of learning a new language with great enthusiasm.
Synonyms
Antonyms
rejected refused spurned excluded opposed discarded repudiated