abbracciare — meaning in English

English meaning

• embrace verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
• hug verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.

Senses

abbracciare 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.
• hug (transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

embrace — full definition

1. verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
2. verb To accept an idea, opportunity, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
3. noun An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.

hug — full definition

1. verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
2. verb To stay very close to something, such as a road or coastline.
3. noun An act of embracing someone with your arms.

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