omfamna — meaning in English

English meaning

• embrace verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
• fathom noun A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
• hug verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.

Senses

omfamna 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.
• fathom (archaic, or, obsolete) To encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; specifically, to measure the circumference or (rare) length of something.
• 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.

fathom — full definition

1. noun A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
2. verb To understand something fully, especially something puzzling or complicated.

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