Hold close
Hold close verb - Hold firmly, usually with one's hands.
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Synonyms for Hold close
Receive and hold close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Receive" instead a verb phrase "Hold close".
Receive
Receive verb - To offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to.
Hold close and receive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold close" instead a verb "Receive".
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