cling

Meanings

• fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
  • "The dress clings to her body"
• to remain emotionally or intellectually attached
  • "He clings to the idea that she might still love him."
• hold on tightly or tenaciously

Synonyms

adhere, cleave, clingstone, cohere, hang, stick