beclasp

C2+ Topic:Actions & Processes

US /bɪˈklæsp/ UK /bɪˈklɑːsp/ See IPA manual

Meanings

1

verb
to embrace or clasp tightly (archaic)

He moved to beclasp her hands before she could turn away.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to embrace or clasp tightly... embrace clasp enfold clutch grasp hug encircle

Opposites

release loosen

Word family

Derived forms beclasped

Related forms clasp

Etymology

From the intensive prefix be- + clasp. Clasp is a Middle English word (clapse) of uncertain origin, possibly related to clip.

be- Old English

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Topics

Actions & Processes Register & Style

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# beclasp

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C2+
**Part of speech:** verb
**IPA (US):** /bɪˈklæsp/
**IPA (UK):** /bɪˈklɑːsp/

## Meanings
1. to embrace or clasp tightly (archaic)

## Examples
- He moved to beclasp her hands before she could turn away.

## Synonyms
- embrace
- clasp
- enfold
- clutch
- grasp
- hug
- encircle

## Antonyms
- release
- loosen

## Derived Forms
- beclasped

## Related Forms
- clasp

## Roots and Affixes
- Root: be-

## Etymology
From the intensive prefix be- + clasp. Clasp is a Middle English word (clapse) of uncertain origin, possibly related to clip.

## AI Etymology
Beclasp is a verb meaning "to embrace or clasp tightly (archaic)". Historically, it is from the intensive prefix be- + clasp. Clasp is a Middle English word (clapse) of uncertain origin, possibly related to clip. The visible construction is part of the etymology: beclasp is not just an unanalyzed simple word. The historical chain is anchored in Old English be-. Close English family members include beclasped, and clasp.

## Topics
- Actions & Processes
- Register & Style

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