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to hug
01
to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves
Intransitive
Transitive: to hug sb
Examples
She rushed to hug her friend upon seeing her after a long time.
Overjoyed to see each other, they warmly hugged upon meeting at the airport.
02
to surround or fit closely and snugly around something
Transitive: to hug sth
Examples
The sweater hugged her curves, making her feel comfortable and cozy.
The blanket hugged her body, keeping her warm through the night.
Hug
01
the act of closely holding someone in one's arms, usually as a sign of affection
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