1. (

• cling ,
• cleave ,
• adhere ,
• stick ,
• cohere

) come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere" ;

2. (

• cling

) to remain emotionally or intellectually attached; "He clings to the idea that she might still love him." ;

3. (

• cling ,
• hang ,

) hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron" ;