v.
Pronunciation: ' kl ē v
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: cleaved \ ' kl ē vd \ or clove \ ' kl ō v \ also clave \ ' kl ā v \ ; cleaved ; cleav · ing
Etymology: Middle English clevien, from Old English clifian; akin to Old High German kleben to stick
Date: before 12th century
: to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
synonyms see STICK