She gave her friend a warm embrace.

a close and affectionate hug or hold
He received a warm embrace.
Her embrace was full of love.
The embrace lasted a moment.
a warm embrace
an emotional embrace
a tight embrace
hug
cuddle
clasp
She decided to embrace the new challenges at work.

To accept or support something willingly and enthusiastically.
Let's embrace this opportunity.
He will embrace the change.
They embrace new ideas.
embrace change
embrace diversity
embrace life
accept
welcome
adopt
She will embrace her child when they return home.

To hold someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection.
He will embrace his friend warmly.
They embrace each other tightly.
She embraced the lost puppy.
embrace tightly
embrace warmly
embrace a loved one
hug
cuddle
clasp