hug

US /hʌɡ/

UK /hʌɡ/

1.

squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

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She gave her son a warm hug.

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They shared a long hug before saying goodbye.

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embrace cuddle squeeze clasp

1.

squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

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She went to hug her friend.

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He hugged his children goodbye.

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embrace cuddle squeeze clasp

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figure-hugging give someone a hug