Embrace (verb)

1. Hold (someone) closely in one's arms, typically to express affection.
2. Accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

Origin:

From the old french word "embracer" meaning "to hold in one"s arms, to hug".

Examples:

1. He embraced her tightly as she was leaving.
2. They embraced each other after a long time apart.
3. She embraced the new technology.
4. The company embraced a new strategy.
5. The community embraced the new immigrants.