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English verb: cling to

1. cling to (contact) hold firmly, usually with one's hands


SamplesShe clutched my arm when she got scared.


Synonymsclutch, hold close, hold tight


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)hold, take hold


Narrower (hyponym)cuddle, draw close, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle









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