cling

verb18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

To continue to hold onto a belief or hope, despite opposition.

To only just manage to hold onto life, consciousness, or hope.

To refuse to change a belief or idea, even when it's unreasonable.

To hold onto a belief or idea with great determination.

To hold onto something very firmly and not let go.

To hold on with a very strong grip.

To hold onto each other, often for comfort or safety.

To hold on with strength and determination.

To hold on as if in a hopeless situation.

To hold on in a very near and tight manner.

To hold on with intense and powerful emotion.

To hold on because one is unable to do anything else.

To hold on in an unstable or insecure way.

Used for things that stay near a surface, like mist or fabric.

Used for things that stay near a surface, like mist or fabric.

To hold tightly to something or someone.

To hold tightly to a surface or object.

Collocations with "cling"

cling + ...