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.
(..) -Why didn't you meet us? -I am sorry,Frodo. I was delayed. A friendship with Saruman is not lightly thrown aside. One ill turn deserves another. It is over. Embrace the power of the Ring... ...or embrace your own destruction! There is only one Lord of the Ring. Only one who can bend it to his will. (..)2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring