Bind (Verb)
Meaning 1
Wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 5
Create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 6
Provide with a binding; "bind the books in leather".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 7
Secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 8
Form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 9
Fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 10
Stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.