verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To engage in amplexus.
2. 2
   To embrace. archaic

Synonyms

All synonyms

amplect

Etymology

Either from Latin amplexor or amplex-, past participial stem of amplector.

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