take to one's bosom
The idiom "take to one's bosom" conveys a sense of deep affection, trust, or intimacy, often used to describe forming a strong emotional bond.
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Definition
B2Personal Relationships
(informal, emotional)To embrace or accept someone warmly and with affection.
Example
- She took the orphaned child to her bosom and cared for him as her own.
B2Personal Relationships
(informal, emotional)To form a close and intimate friendship.
Example
- Over time, he took his colleague to his bosom, and they became best friends.
C1Personal Relationships
(informal, emotional)To marry someone.
Example
- He took her to his bosom in a beautiful ceremony by the sea.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take to one's bosom":
take to hearttake totake up withcosy up toclose to one's heart