glom

Latch onto something

Glom means to grab, seize, or attach oneself to something.

You glom onto an idea when you latch onto it eagerly.

Someone might glom your lunch from the office fridge.

The word often suggests opportunistic taking or stubborn clinging: He glommed onto the new theory and wouldn't let go.

Informal and American.

grab

seize

Take suddenly, forcibly

snatchRapid forceful taking
snagUnforeseen complication
clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox

grasp · latch · nab · hook · grab · capture · apprehend · pluck · yank · swipe

cling

attach

Join or connect

adhereStick firmly to
stickThin piece of wood
gripSecure manual hold

latch · fasten · bond · clasp · clutch · embrace · hug · leech · limpet · velcro

accumulate

amass

Collect in quantity

collectBring items together
gatherBring or come together
hoardHidden accumulated valuables

accumulate · pile · stockpile · aggregate · assemble · accrue · acquire · obtain · procure · secure

Categories

"ways to "get" somethinggrab, seize, grasp, snatch, get

Opposites

grabbing/seizing

To let go

let go · relinquish · give · liberate · free

attachment/adherence

To separate from

separate · disengage · unstick · disconnect · peel off

Phrases

glom ontoSeize and cling to
glom onSeize and cling to

Family

conglomerate, agglomeration, agglomerate, conglomeration, gloms, glommed, glomming, agglomerated, agglomerating

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