Synonyms:
bind
Meaning: something that hinders as if with bonds
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
adhere, hold_fast, bond, bind, stick, stick_to
Meaning: stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
Synonyms:
bind, tie, attach, bond
Meaning: create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
Synonyms:
bind
Meaning: make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women"
Synonyms:
bind, bandage
Meaning: wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
Synonyms:
tie_down, tie_up, bind, truss
Meaning: secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
Synonyms:
oblige, bind, hold, obligate
Meaning: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
Usage examples
You can bind me to silence.
It was easy to secure and bind him then.
She must scruple at nothing that might bind him.
Add a beaten egg to bind, stuff the fish, and sew up.
Will you permit me to bind it with my silk handkerchief?"
"Advance, Private Files, and bind the enemy hand and foot!"
"Private Files, seize and bind these prisoners!" screamed the Queen.
Then the sultan ordered his guards to bind him, and left him there till the following day.
It had a leather outer covering; within was a strong steel box, with stout bands of metal to bind it.
We analyze to see just what lies between so as to bind together cause and effect, activity and consequence.