Affectionate embrace Crossword Clue

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Affectionate embrace Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a tight or amorous embrace
(verb)
1. hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
2. fit closely or tightly

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AFFECTIONATE (adjective)
1. having or displaying warmth or affection
EMBRACE (verb)
1. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one’s sphere or territory
2. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one’s own
EMBRACE (noun)
1. a close affectionate and protective acceptance
2. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

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