Affix and Cleave

Affix

Affix verb - To cause (something) to hold to another.

Cleave and affix are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Affix".

Nearby Words: affixed, affixing, affixation

Cleave

Cleave verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.

Affix and cleave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affix" instead a verb "Cleave".

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving
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