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• Verb, das das feste Festhalten an etwas körperlich oder emotional bezeichnet oder das Beharren auf einer Idee oder Überzeugung.

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

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Hold tightlyformal

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

   Sich festklammern

   • 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.

   Synonymeclutchembracegraspgriphug

   Antonymedropfreelet goloosenrelease

2. Refuse to give upformal

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

   Festhalten an

   • 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.

   Synonymecherishharbormaintainretainstick to

Grundverbcling