embosom — [em booz′əm] vt. 1. Archaic to take to one s bosom; embrace; cherish 2. to enclose protectively; surround; shelter … English World dictionary
embosom — transitive verb Date: circa 1590 1. archaic to take into or place in the bosom 2. to shelter closely ; enclose < his house embosomed in the grove Alexander Pope > … New Collegiate Dictionary
embosom — /em booz euhm, booh zeuhm/, v.t. 1. to enfold, envelop, or enclose. 2. to take into or hold in the bosom; embrace. 3. to cherish; foster. Also, imbosom. [1580 90; EM 1 + BOSOM] * * * … Universalium
embosom — verb a) To draw to or into ones bosom; to treasure. b) To enclose, surround, or protect … Wiktionary
embosom — (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb Archaic. To put one s arms around affectionately: clasp, embrace, enfold, hold, hug, press, squeeze. Slang: clinch. Archaic: bosom, clip2. See TOUCH … English dictionary for students
embosom — em·bos·om || ɪm bÊŠzÉ™m v. wrap, envelope, encircle; hug, embrace, hold close to the chest; admire … English contemporary dictionary
embosom — v. a. Enfold, enwrap, surround, envelop, hide, conceal, bury … New dictionary of synonyms
embosom — v 1. enfold, wrap up, enwrap, envelop; enclose, surround, encircle, encompass; bury, hide, conceal, secrete. 2. embrace, hug, snuggle, clutch, cuddle, caress; take in one s arms, hold close, hold. 3. cherish, hold dear, value, prize, appreciate;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
embosom — em·bosom … English syllables
embosom — em•bos•om [[t]ɛmˈbʊz əm, ˈbu zəm[/t]] v. t. 1) to enfold or envelop 2) to take into or hold in the bosom; embrace 3) to cherish; foster • Etymology: 1580–90 … From formal English to slang
