cleave
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verb \ˈklēv\cleaved\ˈklēvd\ or clove\ˈklōv\ also clave\ˈklāv\cleavedcleav·ing
Definition of CLEAVE
intransitive verb
: to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
Origin of CLEAVE
Middle English clevien, from Old English clifian; akin to Old High German kleben to stick
First Known Use: before 12th century
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