Answer: embraced

AnswerCrossword Clue
EMBRACEDHugged
EMBRACEDReceived warmly
EMBRACEDAccepted willingly
EMBRACEDAdopted
EMBRACEDGreeted warmly
EMBRACEDTook up
embracedHold (someone) closely in one's arms, esp. as a sign of affection
embracedInclude or contain (something) as a constituent part
embracedAccept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically