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aggrappare

cling

Definition & meaning

Aggrappare means “to grab” or “to clutch firmly.” It is most commonly used in the reflexive form aggrapparsi, meaning “to cling to” or “to hold on to” something.

It can also be used figuratively: to cling to a hope, an idea, or an excuse.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Aggrappare is a regular first-conjugation verb ending in -are.
  • Aggrapparsi is normally followed by a: aggrapparsi a qualcosa means “to cling to something.”
  • The word is related to the idea of grasping with a hook or claw.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • aggrapparsi — to cling or hold on firmly; the usual reflexive form.
  • afferrare — to seize or grasp, without necessarily continuing to hold on.
  • agguantare — to grab suddenly or forcefully.
  • lasciare — to let go or release, the opposite of holding on.
  • staccarsi — to detach oneself, the opposite of clinging.

Common phrases & collocations

  • aggrapparsi a un ramo — to cling to a branch.
  • aggrapparsi a una speranza — to cling to a hope.
  • aggrapparsi a una scusa — to cling to an excuse.

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Examples

Mi aggrappo alla sedia.verb

I cling to the chair.

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