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adj
Synonym of amplectant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: amplectant
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The act by which something is embraced (in various senses).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
present participle and gerund of embrace
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: embrace, embracement
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
Narrower terms: cuddle, nestle, snuggle, hug, clinch, squeeze
History
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