She hugged him tightly.

Meaning: This means that she wrapped her arms around him in a firm and close way to express affection.

Choice of Words: Hugged means to embrace someone by wrapping your arms around them. Tightly means in a firm and close manner. When you put them together, "She hugged him tightly" means she wrapped her arms around him in a firm and close manner.

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She embraced him firmly.

Meaning: This means that she wrapped her arms around him and held him close in a way that was both loving and strong.

Choice of Words: Embraced means to hug someone, especially in a way that shows affection or love. Firmly means to do it in a way that is strong and steady. When you put them together, "She embraced him firmly" means that she hugged him in a way that showed affection and was also strong and steady.

She held him close with strength.

Meaning: This means that she wrapped her arms around him and held him close in a way that was both strong and firm.

Choice of Words: Held means to keep something in your hand or arms. Close means to be near or next to something. Strength means to have the power or ability to do something. When you put them together, "She held him close with strength" means that she kept him near her in a way that was strong and firm.

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