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cleave1
- pronunciation:
- kliv
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
cleaved, cleaves, cleaving |
| definition 1: |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usu. fol. by to).
The barnacle cleaved to the rock.- synonyms:
- adhere, stick
- similar words:
- cling
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| definition 2: |
to be steadfastly faithful (usu. fol. by to).
She will cleave to her principles no matter what.- synonyms:
- adhere
- antonyms:
- desert
- similar words:
- cling, hold, stick by, uphold
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| related words: |
cohere, joint, lodge, stick |
| derivation: |
cleavingly (adv.) |
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