Cement (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make fast as if with cement; "We cemented our friendship".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Their shared experiences cemented their bond over time.
- The victory in the big tournament cemented their position as league leaders.
- The wedding ceremony cemented their love and commitment to each other.
- Their collaboration on the project cemented their working relationship.
- The company's successful rebranding cemented its status as a market leader.
Meaning 2
Cover or coat with cement.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The foundation of the house was built by first digging holes and then cement over the metal rods inserted in them for stability.
- She carefully wiped down the walls after she finished painting, and then cement a layer of protective varnish over the surface.
- The new road project entails cement the potholes with a special mixture that can withstand the weight of heavy vehicles.
- Artificial rocks can provide a natural setting for fish and other marine life when cement onto the sides of aquariums.
- A thin layer of sealant is applied under the flooring to prevent moisture damage and then cement the floors in place with quick-drying adhesive.
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Meaning 3
Bind or join with or as if with cement.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The idea of mutual benefit will cement the business partners' relationship and ensure a long-term collaboration.
- The company's latest deal is set to cement its status as a market leader in the tech industry.
- Several years of working together have cemented their friendship and made them inseparable.
- Her remarkable performance in the last game cemented her position as the team's starting player.
- The politician's apology did little to cement the public's trust in her, as her reputation had already been damaged.