Verb: cling to
- Embrace or grasp tightly
"She clung to my arm when she got scared";
- hold close, hold tight, clutch
- Remain emotionally attached to something, especially when outdated or unhelpful
"He still clings to the hope of reconciliation"
- Adhere or stick closely to a surface
"The wet clothes clung to her body"
Derived forms: clinging to, clung to, clings to