Envelop vs. Hug — What's the Difference?

Wrap up, cover, or surround completely

A hug is a form of endearment, universal in human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug.

To wrap, enclose, or cover

Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection

To surround

An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection

(transitive) To surround or enclose.

To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.

To put a covering about; to wrap up or in; to inclose within a case, wrapper, integument or the like; to surround entirely; as, to envelop goods or a letter; the fog envelops a ship.

To hold steadfastly to; cherish

Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering;

To stay close to

To embrace or cling together closely.

A close, affectionate embrace.

A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.

A close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

A particular grip in wrestling.

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

(intransitive) To cling closely together.

(transitive) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

(transitive) To stay close to (the shore etc.)

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

To cower; to crouch; to curl up.

To crowd together; to cuddle.

To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the wind.

A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.

A tight or amorous embrace;

Hug, usually with fondness;

Fit closely or tightly;