clung to
Él se aferró a la esperanza de que la volvería a ver algún día.
He clung to the hope that he would see her again someday.
Él se aferró a la rama firmemente.
He clung tightly to the branch.
Le temblaban las manos hasta que se aferró a la mesa.
His hands were shaking until he grabbed onto the table.
Se aferró a la borda de Northstar como si le fuera la vida en ello.
He clung to the railing of the Northstar as if his life depended on it.
Tom se aferró a Mary.
Tom clung to Mary.