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verb · intransitive

amplex

amplex · amplexes · amplexed · amplexing

To engage in amplexusTo engage in amplexus.

Meaning

2 senses

To engage in amplexus.
(archaic)To embrace.

Origin

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

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

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Forms

amplexes, amplexing, amplexed, amplexed

Base form	amplex · to amplex
3rd person singular	amplexes
Present participle	amplexing
Past simple	amplexed
Past participle	amplexed

regular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, they	amplex
he, she, it	amplexes

Past simpleLesson

all persons

amplexed

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, they	have amplexed
he, she, it	has amplexed

Future simple (will)Lesson

all persons

will amplex

Synonyms

1 synonyms

Word family

4 related words

Relatedamplect amplection amplexation amplexus

Lessons 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

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

amphitheater amphitheatre ampleB2 amplifierB2 amplifyB2 amplitude amplyC1

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