Hold close
Hold close verb - Hold firmly, usually with one's hands.
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Welcome and hold close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Welcome" instead a verb phrase "Hold close".
Welcome
Welcome verb - To receive or accept gladly or readily.
Hold close and welcome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold close" instead a verb "Welcome".
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