bond

/bˈɒnd/

/ˈbɑnd/

[noun] [verb]

Bond

[NOUN]

a linking force that holds atoms or ions together in any molecule or crystal

synonyms : chemical bond

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

synonyms : alliance

a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal

synonyms : bond certificate

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

synonyms : hamper

shackle

trammel

a connection that fastens things together

synonyms : attachment

(law) an amount of money paid to temporarily release a person from prison until their trial

synonyms : bail

bail bond

the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition

synonyms : adherence

adhesion

adhesiveness

United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940)

synonyms : Julian Bond

British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming

synonyms : James Bond

a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents

synonyms : bond paper

to bond

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

(chemistry) to merge or be merged by a chemical bond

synonyms : adhere

to develop a relationship with a person

synonyms : attach

bind

tie

bring together in a common cause or emotion

synonyms : draw together

issue bonds on

Examples

1. His word is his bond and I vouch for him.

2. Although they have their differences, there's no denying that they share a lot of similarities - like mother, like daughter, they have a strong bond and connection.

3. Tom and his wife have been happily married for over 20 years, and they still have a strong bond.

4. The bond offered a competitive yield, attracting many investors looking for stable returns.

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