noun as in strong fondness

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catch, receive, hold, stabilize

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Example Sentences

Example:She caught the ball gracefully, not hurled it.

Definition:To receive or take something as it is thrown, caught, or projected.

From catch

Example:The ball was hurled but received with open arms.

Definition:To take in or accept something in return or response.

From receive

Example:He held the book rather than hurling it.

Definition:To have or possess something firmly in one's grasp or within the area within reach.

From hold

Example:After he hurled the table, you had to stabilize it.

Definition:To bring something into a position of stability or balance.

From stabilize