To put one's arms around affectionately

• embosom

  1. To enclose protectively.
  2. To clasp to or hold in the bosom.

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  1. To enclose protectively.
  2. To clasp to or hold in the bosom.

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• clip

  1. To cut, cut off, or cut out with or as if with shears:
  2. To make shorter by cutting; trim:
  3. To cut off the edge of:

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  1. To cut, cut off, or cut out with or as if with shears:
  2. To make shorter by cutting; trim:
  3. To cut off the edge of:

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• bosom

  1. The chest of a human:
  2. A woman's breast or breasts.
  3. The part of a garment covering the chest or breasts.

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  1. The chest of a human:
  2. A woman's breast or breasts.
  3. The part of a garment covering the chest or breasts.

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• squeeze

  1. To press hard on or together; compress:
  2. To press gently, as in affection:
  3. To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid:

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  1. To press hard on or together; compress:
  2. To press gently, as in affection:
  3. To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid:

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• press

  1. To exert steady weight or force against:
  2. To move by applying pressure:
  3. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern:

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  1. To exert steady weight or force against:
  2. To move by applying pressure:
  3. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern:

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• hug

  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish:
  3. To stay close to:

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  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish:
  3. To stay close to:

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• hold

  1. To have and keep in one's grasp:
  2. To aim or direct; point:
  3. To keep from falling or moving; support:

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  1. To have and keep in one's grasp:
  2. To aim or direct; point:
  3. To keep from falling or moving; support:

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• enfold

  1. To cover with or as if with folds; envelop.
  2. To hold within limits; enclose.
  3. To embrace.

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  1. To cover with or as if with folds; envelop.
  2. To hold within limits; enclose.
  3. To embrace.

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• embrace

  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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• clasp

  1. A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together.
  2. An embrace or hug.
  3. A grip or grasp of the hand.

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  1. A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together.
  2. An embrace or hug.
  3. A grip or grasp of the hand.

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The act of embracing

• squeeze

  1. To press hard on or together; compress:
  2. To press gently, as in affection:
  3. To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid:

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  1. To press hard on or together; compress:
  2. To press gently, as in affection:
  3. To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid:

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• hug

  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish:
  3. To stay close to:

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  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish:
  3. To stay close to:

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• embrace

  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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• clasp

  1. A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together.
  2. An embrace or hug.
  3. A grip or grasp of the hand.

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  1. A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together.
  2. An embrace or hug.
  3. A grip or grasp of the hand.

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To settle conclusively

• sew-up

  1. To seal by sewing.

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  1. To seal by sewing.

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• confirm

  1. To support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify:
  2. To reaffirm the establishment of (a reservation or advance arrangement).
  3. To make firmer; strengthen:

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  1. To support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify:
  2. To reaffirm the establishment of (a reservation or advance arrangement).
  3. To make firmer; strengthen:

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• close

  1. Being near in space or time.
  2. Being near in relationship:
  3. Bound by mutual interests, loyalties, or affections; intimate:

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  1. Being near in space or time.
  2. Being near in relationship:
  3. Bound by mutual interests, loyalties, or affections; intimate:

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• secure

  1. Free from danger or attack:
  2. Free from risk of loss; safe:
  3. Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:

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  1. Free from danger or attack:
  2. Free from risk of loss; safe:
  3. Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:

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To attach

• grip

  1. A tight hold; a firm grasp:
  2. The pressure or strength of such a grasp:
  3. A manner of grasping and holding:

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  1. A tight hold; a firm grasp:
  2. The pressure or strength of such a grasp:
  3. A manner of grasping and holding:

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• secure

  1. Free from danger or attack:
  2. Free from risk of loss; safe:
  3. Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:

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  1. Free from danger or attack:
  2. Free from risk of loss; safe:
  3. Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:

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• clamp

  1. Any of various devices used to join, grip, support, or compress mechanical or structural parts.
  2. Any of various tools with opposing, often adjustable sides or parts for bracing objects or holding them together.
  3. To fasten, grip, or support with or as if with a clamp.

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  1. Any of various devices used to join, grip, support, or compress mechanical or structural parts.
  2. Any of various tools with opposing, often adjustable sides or parts for bracing objects or holding them together.
  3. To fasten, grip, or support with or as if with a clamp.

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