She gladly/eagerly 'embraced' [='welcomed'] the opportunity/chance to study abroad.
These ideas have been (widely) 'embraced' by a the scientific community.
They 'embraced' one last time before going their separate ways.
(..) one must study all its aspects, not just the dogmatic narrow view ofthe Jedi. If you wish to become a complete and wise leader, you must embrace a larger view of the Force. Be careful of the Jedi, Anakin. Only through me... can you achieve a power greater than any Jedii. (..)2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith