حضَنَ يَحضُن، حَضْنًا وحَضانةً، فهو حاضن، والمفعول مَحْضون
Root: ح ض نSub-Meanings / Derivatives:
حضَن فلانًا
جعله في ناحيته وجانبه، أحاطه برعايته وحمايته، ربّاه.
🇬🇧 Translation:
To keep him by his side, surround him with care and protection, raise him.
ضمَّه إلى صدره، أو عانقه
🇬🇧 Translation:
To clasp him to her chest, or embrace him.
حضَن الطَّيْرُ بيضَه
رقد عليه للتَّفريخ، ضمَّه تحت جناحه
🇬🇧 Translation:
Brooded over it for hatching, tucked it under its wing.
حضَن اليتيمَ
رعاه، ربّاه، كفله.
🇬🇧 Translation:
Cared for him, raised him, sponsored him.
Example / Citation:
" حضنتِ طفلَها "
🇬🇧 Translation:
" She hugged her child ."
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