hug back

Frequency: 7.18.8 per million words

To return a hug that someone has given you.

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Examples (10)

  • She gave him a big hug and he hugged her back.
  • When she embraced him, he immediately hugged her back.
  • He didn't hesitate to hug her back tightly.
  • I could feel her hug me, and I hugged her back with equal warmth.
  • If someone gives you a hug, it's polite to hug them back.
  • Even though he was surprised, he quickly hugged his sister back.
  • She always makes sure to hug her children back after they hug her.
  • He wasn't expecting a hug, but he instinctively hugged her back.
  • It's a simple gesture to hug someone back and show you care.
  • She felt his arms around her and hugged back with all her strength.