cling to

• Verbo frasal que indica segurar-se firme a algo, física ou emocionalmente, ou manter uma ideia ou crença com apego.

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

incontável · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. Hold tightlyformal

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

   Agarrar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclutchembracegraspgriphug

   Antônimosdropfreelet goloosenrelease

2. Refuse to give upformal

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

   Apegar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscherishharbormaintainretainstick to

Verbo basecling