1. (verb)cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch hold firmly, usually with one's hands Synonyms: get hold of, prehend, cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch, seize
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'cling to'
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1. cling to To cherish is both to hold dear and to treat as dear. Mere unexpressed esteem would not be cherishing. In the marriage vow, "to love, honor, and cherish," the word cherish implies all that Synonyms: cherish, cheer, encourage, harbor, nurse, shelter, cling to, entertain, hold dear, nurture, treasure, comfort, foster, nourish, protect, value
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