| VERB | contact | hold close, cling to, hold tight, clutch | hold firmly, usually with one's hands |
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| Meaning | hold firmly, usually with one's hands. | |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody | |
| Synonyms | cling to, hold tight, clutch | |
| Narrower | cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close | Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position |
| Broader | hold, take hold | Have or hold in one's hands or grip |
| Spanish | agarrarse | |
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