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em·bos·om
(ĕm-bo͝oz′əm, -bo͞o′zəm)tr.v. em·bos·omed, em·bos·om·ing, em·bos·oms
1. To enclose protectively.
2. Archaic To clasp to or hold in the bosom.
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embosom
(ɪmˈbʊzəm)vb (tr)
1. to enclose or envelop, esp protectively
2. to clasp to the bosom; hug
3. to cherish
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em•bos•om
(ɛmˈbʊz əm, -ˈbu zəm)v.t.
1. to enfold or envelop.
2. to take into or hold in the bosom; embrace.
3. to cherish; foster.
[1580–90]
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Past participle: embosomed
Gerund: embosoming
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