enclasp

verb

in-ˈklasp How to pronounce enclasp (audio)
Definition of enclaspnext
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly reached around and enclasped all four children at once

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclasp
  1. hug
  2. clasp
  3. cradle
Verb
  • Villagers hugged trees to save them from being cut and to promote sustainable use, regeneration, and protection of forest resources.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Even Christmas brought misery in the form of an ICE agent dressed up as Santa, who shoved away children trying to hug him, according to the detainee declarations submitted to the court.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of hug
Verb
  • Hathaway clasped her hands over her face as Goldberg spoke, and eventually lowered her head to cry.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
  • His hands are in his lap, one wrist clasped almost self-consciously.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of clasp
Verb
  • The device features flexible side wings that can fold inward to cradle the head and neck.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • While standard flip-flops are generally relatively flat, these are made with plenty of arch support, along with deep heel cups to cradle your feet for full-day comfort.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of cradle
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