embraced
Took into arms
Embraced is the past tense of embrace.
To embrace is to hold someone in your arms, typically as a greeting or expression of affection: They embraced at the airport.
Figuratively, to embrace something is to accept or adopt it willingly: She embraced the opportunity, He embraced minimalism.
An embraced idea or practice has been warmly accepted.
Upper body limbs
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- holdMaintain in grasp
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
snuggle · wrap · enfold · encircle · nestle · cradle · cling · clutch
Accepted as true
- approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
- sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
confirmed · ratified · recognized · welcomed · adopted · received · incorporated · integrated
Received with pleasure
- belongingState of fitting in
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- opennessQuality of being accessible
- diversityState of varied elements
unity · community · togetherness · fellowship · membership · invitation · hospitality · reception
Intense fond attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- attachmentConnection or fondness
caring · cherish · compassion · intimacy · endearment · warmth · closeness · adoration
arms
Upper body limbs
cuddle · snuggle · wrap · enfold · encircle · nestle · cradle · cling · clutch · bearhug
acknowledged
Accepted as true
- approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
- sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
validated · confirmed · ratified · recognized · welcomed · adopted · received · incorporated · integrated · assimilated
welcomed
Received with pleasure
- belongingState of fitting in
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- opennessQuality of being accessible
diversity · unity · community · togetherness · fellowship · membership · invitation · hospitality · reception · accommodation
love
Intense fond attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
attachment · caring · cherish · compassion · intimacy · endearment · warmth · closeness · adoration · heartfelt
- comfortedhugged, cuddled, soothed, calmed, reassured
- closenessclose by, close contact, close-knit, next door, up close
- took onassumed, undertook, undertaken, tackled, shouldered
- redemptionredemption arc, redeemed, forgiven, saved, moral redemption
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
- warm embraceAffectionate encircling hold
- tight embrace
- mother's embrace
- embrace changeWillingly adopt new circumstances
- passionate embraceFervent physical holding
- embrace the suckAccept unavoidable difficulties willingly
embrace, embracing, embraces, embraceable, embracement, embracer, embracers, reembraced, embracable