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• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على التمسك بشيء ما تمسكًا ماديًا أو عاطفيًا، أو التمسك بفكرة أو اعتقاد وعدم التخلي عنه.

A phrasal verb used to indicate holding tightly onto something physically or emotionally, or refusing to give up an idea or belief.

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1. Hold tightlyformal

   To hold onto something or someone tightly, especially with your hands or arms.

   التشبث

   • The child clung to her mother's leg.
   • He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
   • She clung to his arm during the scary movie.

   المرادفاتclutchembracegraspgriphug

   الأضدادdropfreelet goloosenrelease

2. Refuse to give upformal

   To continue to believe in or hold onto an idea, belief, or feeling, even when it is difficult.

   التشبث بالفكرة

   • She clung to the hope that he would return.
   • They clung to their traditions despite the changes.
   • He clung to the belief that hard work always pays off.

   المرادفاتcherishharbormaintainretainstick to

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