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kapyot: embrace (v.); grasp (v.)

Derivatives of kapyot


Glosses:
embrace
embrace, embracement, embracing (n.) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection).
embrace (n.) the state of taking in or encircling.; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
bosom, embrace (n.) a close affectionate and protective acceptance.; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
comprehend, cover, embrace, encompass (v.) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze (v.) squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness.; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
adopt, embrace, espouse, sweep up (v.) take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own.; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
grasp
appreciation, grasp, hold (n.) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something.; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
compass, grasp, range, reach (n.) the limit of capability.; "within the compass of education"
grasp, grip (n.) an intellectual hold or understanding.; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"
clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold (n.) the act of grasping.; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
grasp, hold on (v.) hold firmly.
apprehend, compass, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy (v.) get the meaning of something.; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"