Meaning of 'bond'

noun

a connection that fastens things together

Synonyms: attachment

noun

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

Synonyms: hamper shackle trammel

noun

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

Example: "We should bond these pieces together."

Synonyms: adherence

noun

an electrical force linking atoms

Synonyms: chemical bond

noun

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

Synonyms: bail bail bond

noun

a certificate of debt, usually interest-bearing or discounted, that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money

Example: "Our advisor felt that bonds were a safe investment."

Synonyms: bond certificate

noun

a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

Synonyms: alliance

noun

a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper

Synonyms: bond paper

verb

to stick to firmly

Example: "I bond the two parts together with glue."

Synonyms: stick

verb

to bring together in a common cause or emotion

Example: "We bonded over our love of football."

Synonyms: bring together draw together

verb

to issue bonds on

Example: "Some new investors bonded the city's municipal fund."

verb

to create social or emotional ties

Example: "The grandparents want to bond with the child."

Synonyms: tie bind attach