Cling to
verb
To hold onto something or someone tightly, or to not let go.
During the storm, she had to cling to a tree trunk to avoid being swept away.
Often appears as...
- cling to hope
- cling to life
verb
To stay very close to someone for emotional support, protection, or reassurance.
After their mother's death, the two young brothers began to cling to each other.
Often appears as...
- cling to each other
- cling to a loved one
verb
To desperately keep or follow a belief, idea or hope, even though it might not be sensible to do so.
Despite the poor results of his business, he continued to cling to the hope that it would succeed.
Often appears as...
- cling to belief
- cling to hope
verb
To hold onto something or someone tightly, or to not let go.
During the storm, she had to cling to a tree trunk to avoid being swept away.
Often appears as...
- cling to hope
- cling to life
verb
To stay very close to someone for emotional support, protection, or reassurance.
After their mother's death, the two young brothers began to cling to each other.
Often appears as...
- cling to each other
- cling to a loved one
verb
To desperately keep or follow a belief, idea or hope, even though it might not be sensible to do so.
Despite the poor results of his business, he continued to cling to the hope that it would succeed.
Often appears as...
- cling to belief
- cling to hope
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Support
Used to describe physically holding something to prevent falling or being moved.
The hiker clung to the side of the cliff until help arrived.
Pro Tip 2/3Persist in Difficulty
Often used to illustrate persistence despite difficult or dangerous situations.
He clung to the wreckage in the freezing water until rescued.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Depiction
Conveys a sense of desperate effort or the last resort in a challenging scenario.
In the midst of uncertainty, she clung to her faith.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Support
Used to describe physically holding something to prevent falling or being moved.
The hiker clung to the side of the cliff until help arrived.
Pro Tip 2/3Persist in Difficulty
Often used to illustrate persistence despite difficult or dangerous situations.
He clung to the wreckage in the freezing water until rescued.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Depiction
Conveys a sense of desperate effort or the last resort in a challenging scenario.
In the midst of uncertainty, she clung to her faith.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Support
Used to describe physically holding something to prevent falling or being moved.
The hiker clung to the side of the cliff until help arrived.
Pro Tip 2/3Persist in Difficulty
Often used to illustrate persistence despite difficult or dangerous situations.
He clung to the wreckage in the freezing water until rescued.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Depiction
Conveys a sense of desperate effort or the last resort in a challenging scenario.
In the midst of uncertainty, she clung to her faith.
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