ασπάζομαι — meaning in English
aspazomai
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English meaning
Senses
ασπάζομαι is used for these senses in English:
- embrace (transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- embrace (transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
- espouse (transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).
- kiss (transitive) To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.
- kiss (reciprocal) Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.
embrace — full definition
- verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
- verb To accept an idea, opportunity, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
- noun An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.
espouse — full definition
- verb To adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.
- verb To marry someone.
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