amplect
amplect · amplects · amplected · amplecting
To embraceTo embrace.
Meaning
2 senses(rare)To grasp (the mating partner) with front legs, so as to engage in amplexus.
(archaic)To embrace.
Origin
From Latin amplector.From Latin amplector.
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Forms
amplects, amplecting, amplected, amplectedSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle