| Main Entry: | adhere |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | stick or become stuck to, either physically or mentally |
Synonyms: |
attach, cement, cleave, cling like ivy, cohere, fasten, fix, freeze to, glue, hold fast, hold on like bulldog, paste, stay put, stick like a barnacle, stick like glue, unite |
| Notes: | only things of a different nature can adhere; cohere is for things of the same kind that stick together and form a whole |
Antonyms: |
loose, loosen, separate, unfasten |
| Main Entry: | cling |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | attach to |
Synonyms: |
adhere, be true to, cherish, clasp, cleave to, clutch, cohere, continue, embrace, endure, fasten, freeze to, grasp, grip, hang in, hang onto, hold fast, hug, last, linger, squeeze, stay put, stick, stick like glue |
Antonyms: |
detach, let go, unfasten |
| Main Entry: | follow |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | act in accordance with |
Synonyms: |
abide by, accord, adhere to, adopt, attend, be consistent with, be devoted to, be guided by, be in keeping, be interested in, comply, conform, copy, cultivate, do like, emulate, follow suit, give allegiance to, harmonize, heed, hold fast, imitate, keep, keep abreast of, keep an eye on, live up to, match, mimic, mind, mirror, model on, note, obey, observe, pattern oneself upon, reflect, regard, serve, string along, support, take after, take as an example, watch |
Antonyms: |
avoid, disregard, scorn |
| Main Entry: | hang on |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | continue, endure |
Synonyms: |
be tough, carry on, cling, clutch, go on, grasp, grip, hold fast, hold on, hold out, persevere, persist, remain |
Antonyms: |
cease, give up, let go, stop |
| Main Entry: | obey |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | conform, give in |
Synonyms: |
abide by, accede, accept, accord, acquiesce, act upon, adhere to, agree, answer, assent, be loyal to, be ruled by, bow to, carry out, comply, concur, discharge, do as one says, do one's bidding, do one's duty, do what is expected, do what one is told, embrace, execute, follow, fulfill, get in line, give way, heed, hold fast, keep, knuckle under, live by, mind, observe, perform, play second fiddle, respond, serve, submit, surrender, take orders, toe the line |
Antonyms: |
disobey, mutiny, rebel |
| Main Entry: | persevere |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | keep at; work hard |
Synonyms: |
be determined, be resolved, be stubborn, carry on, continue, endure, go for broke, go for it, go on, hang in, hang tough, hold fast, hold on, keep driving, keep going, keep on, leave no stone unturned, maintain, persist, plug away, press on, proceed, pursue, remain, see it through, stand firm, stay the course, stick with it |
Antonyms: |
be lazy, give up, idle, leave, quit, stop |
| Main Entry: | pin |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | attach, hold in place |
Synonyms: |
affix, bind, clasp, close, fasten, fix, hold down, hold fast, immobilize, join, pinion, press, restrain, secure |
Antonyms: |
detach, unfasten, unlatch, unpin |
| Main Entry: | retain |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | hold on to physically or mentally |
Synonyms: |
absorb, bear in mind, cling to, clutch, contain, detain, enjoy, grasp, hand onto, have, hold, hold fast, husband, keep, keep in mind, keep possession, maintain, memorize, mind, own, possess, preserve, put away, recall, recognize, recollect, remember, reminisce, reserve, restrain, retrospect, save, withhold |
Antonyms: |
free, let go, lose, release, spend |
| Main Entry: | seize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | grab, take |
Synonyms: |
appropriate, catch, catch hold of, clasp, clench, clinch, clutch, compass, embrace, enclose, enfold, envelope, fasten, grapple, grasp, grip, hang onto, hold fast, lay hands on, lay hold of, pinch, pluck, snag, snatch, squeeze, take hold of |
Antonyms: |
give, let go, offer, release |
| Main Entry: | stick |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | adhere, affix |
Synonyms: |
attach, be bogged down, become embedded, become immobilized, bind, bond, braze, catch, cement, clasp, cleave, cling, cling like ivy, clog, cohere, fasten, fix, freeze to, fuse, glue, hold, hold fast, hold on, hug, jam, join, linger, lodge, paste, persist, remain, snag, solder, stay, stay put, stick like barnacle, stick together, unite, weld |
Antonyms: |
loosen, unfasten, unfix, unstick |