How is the word обнимать translated from Russian to English

English translation
cuddle
verb

Ласково держать кого-то в объятиях.

To hold someone close in your arms lovingly.

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  • Она обнимала щенка. — She cuddled the puppy.

  • Близнецы любят обниматься под одним одеялом. — The twins like to cuddle under one blanket.

  • Иди обними меня на минутку. — Come and cuddle with me for a minute.

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