to cling to, to become attached to, to hold on to
1. to become emotionally or physically attached to someone or something
She clung to her childhood memories.
Ela se apegou às suas memórias de infância.
2. to hold firmly or grasp
The child clung to her mother's hand.
A criança se apegou à mão de sua mãe.
3. to rely on or depend on something as support
He clung to hope despite the difficulties.
Ele se apegou à esperança apesar das dificuldades.
Related Idioms & Phrases
apegar-se a esperança - to cling to hope
apegar-se ao passado - to dwell on the past
apegar-se a um sonho - to hold onto a dream
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