embraced
ɪmˈbreɪs
ɛmˈbreɪs
verb
hold (someone) closely in one’s arms, especially as a sign of affection.
Aunt Sophie embraced her warmly
hug,take/hold in one’s arms,hold,cuddle,clasp to one’s bosom,clasp,squeeze,clutch,seize,grab,nuzzle,caress,enfold,enclasp,encircle,enclose,envelop,entwine oneself around,canoodle,smooch,embosom