Cleave and Portion

Cleave

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

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

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

Portion

Portion verb - To give out (something) to appropriate individuals.

Cleave and portion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Portion".

Nearby Words: portioned, portioning, porting, portionless

Common collocations

damage cleave damage portion damage
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