Answer: embraces

AnswerCrossword Clue
EMBRACESHugs
EMBRACESMore than accepts
EMBRACESAdopts wholeheartedly
EMBRACESRomantic movie "close-ups."
EMBRACESTakes in
EMBRACESHolds close to one's heart?
EMBRACESHugs tightly
embracesInclude or contain (something) as a constituent part
embracesAccept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically
embracesHold (someone) closely in one's arms, esp. as a sign of affection