обнима́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
• 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

обнима́ть is used for these senses in English:

• clinch To clasp; to interlock.
• embrace (transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
• hug (transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

clinch — full definition

1. verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
2. verb In boxing or wrestling, to hold an opponent close with the arms to prevent being hit.
3. noun The act of holding onto an opponent in a fight to avoid being struck.

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.

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