embrace 2
verbdomain: v physical contact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Hypernym
clasp 1
verb
hold firmly and tightly
EnglishDerivationally related form
embrace 1
noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
embracing 1
noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
embracement 1
noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Hyponym
clinch 4
verb
embrace amorously
cuddle 2
verb
hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
interlock 3
verb
become engaged or intermeshed with one another
