bind

/bˈa‍ɪnd/

/ˈbaɪnd/

[verb] [noun]

to bind

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

stick to firmly

synonyms : adhere

fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

synonyms : tie

antonyms : untie

to tie someone or something to not let them escape or move freely

antonyms : unbind

create social or emotional ties

synonyms : attach

bond

tie

wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose

synonyms : bandage

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

synonyms : hold

obligate

oblige

secure with or as if with ropes

synonyms : tie down

tie up

truss

cause to be constipated

synonyms : constipate

form a chemical bond with

provide with a binding

Bind

[NOUN]

something that hinders as if with bonds

Examples

1. Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep.

2. This takeover bid is bound to sound alarm bells at other tech companies.

3. I always put my important documents in a safe deposit box at the bank because safe bind, safe find.

4. She's bound to notice that chipped glass.

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