Follow closely
Hold close and follow closely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hold close" instead a verb phrase "Follow closely".
Hold close
Hold close verb - Hold firmly, usually with one's hands.
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Synonyms for Hold close
Follow closely and hold close are semantically related. You can use "Follow closely" instead a verb phrase "Hold close".
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Related pairs
- love and follow closely
- love and hold close
- cuddle and follow closely
- cuddle and hold close
- embrace and follow closely
- embrace and hold close
- hug and follow closely
- hug and hold close
- squeeze and follow closely
- squeeze and hold close
- press and follow closely
- press and hold close
- cling to and follow closely
- cling to and hold close
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