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cling

(kl/I//N/ )

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation(verb.contact)

Example:
The dress clings to her body.

Synonym:
adhere, cleave, cohere, stick

source: wordnet30
to remain emotionally or intellectually attached(verb.emotion)

Example:
He clings to the idea that she might still love him..

source: wordnet30
hold on tightly or tenaciously(verb.contact)

Synonym:
hang

source: wordnet30
To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together.(verb)

source: webster1913
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.(verb)

source: webster1913

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