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.