Hug
/hˈʌɡ/
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Definition
(noun) A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").
Sentence Examples
She wants to hug him.
Tom wants to hug Mary.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She gave her best friend a warm ____ before saying goodbye at the airport.