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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. aferrarse
The baby clung to his mother.El bebé se aferró a su madre.
a. ceñir
This tight shirt clings to my shoulders.Esta camisa apretada me ciñe los hombros.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to grasp tenaciously; used with "a")
a. aferrarse
In difficult times, cling to your family.En los momentos difíciles, aférrate a tu familia.
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