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| :d. absol. (Chiefly with reciprocal sense.) | | :d. absol. (Chiefly with reciprocal sense.) |
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− | *2. In various figurative uses. {dag}a. To compass, gain (an object of desire). | + | *2. In various figurative uses. a. To compass, gain (an object of desire). |
| :To worship (a deity). Obs. rare. | | :To worship (a deity). Obs. rare. |
| :c. To accept (a person) as a friend; to welcome the services of (a person). | | :c. To accept (a person) as a friend; to welcome the services of (a person). |
− | ;d. To accept gladly or eagerly; also, in weaker sense, to accept; now chiefly, to avail oneself of (an offer, opportunity, etc.).
| + | :d. To accept gladly or eagerly; also, in weaker sense, to accept; now chiefly, to avail oneself of (an offer, opportunity, etc.). |
| :e. To accept, submit to (death, adverse fortune) with resignation or fortitude. | | :e. To accept, submit to (death, adverse fortune) with resignation or fortitude. |
| :f. To take to one's heart, cultivate (a virtue, disposition, etc.). Obs. | | :f. To take to one's heart, cultivate (a virtue, disposition, etc.). Obs. |
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| *4. Of things: To include, contain, comprise. So of persons: To include or comprise in. | | *4. Of things: To include, contain, comprise. So of persons: To include or comprise in. |
| *5. To take in with the eye or the mind; also with these as subject. | | *5. To take in with the eye or the mind; also with these as subject. |
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| ==Description (Hug)== | | ==Description (Hug)== |
| A hug is a form of [[physical]] [[intimacy]] that usually involves closing or holding the arms around another [[person]] or [[group]] of persons. The hug is one of the most common human signs of [[love]] and [[affection]], along with kissing.[1] Unlike some other forms of physical intimacy, it is practiced [[public]]ly and [[private]]ly without stigma in many countries, religions and cultures, within families, and also across age and [[gender]] lines. | | A hug is a form of [[physical]] [[intimacy]] that usually involves closing or holding the arms around another [[person]] or [[group]] of persons. The hug is one of the most common human signs of [[love]] and [[affection]], along with kissing.[1] Unlike some other forms of physical intimacy, it is practiced [[public]]ly and [[private]]ly without stigma in many countries, religions and cultures, within families, and also across age and [[gender]] lines. |