Answer: hugged

AnswerCrossword Clue
HUGGEDStayed close to
HUGGEDEmbraced
HUGGEDGreeted warmly
HUGGEDKept close to
HUGGED"Have you ..... your child today?"
HUGGEDKept close to one's chest?
huggedHUG, to clasp tightly in the arms
huggedHold (something) closely or tightly around or against part of one's body
huggedCongratulate or be pleased with oneself
huggedCherish or cling to (something such as a belief)
huggedFit tightly around
huggedSqueeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection
huggedKeep close to