Fasten (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Meaning ²

Cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Secure
• Fix

Antonyms

• Unfasten

Hyponyms

• Ground
• Zip
• Bind
• Deposit
• Zipper
• Bandage
• Berth
• Intrench
• Clasp
• Hang Up
• Cast Anchor
• Drop Anchor
• Sew Together
• Stitch
• Run Up
• Stick
• Wedge
• Tie Up
• Girth

Related Words

• Fastening (noun)
• Fastener (noun)

Meaning ³

Become fixed or fastened; "This dress fastens in the back".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Antonyms

• Unfasten

Related Words

• Fastening (noun)
• Fastener (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Tighten

Hypernyms

• Change
• Modify

Hyponyms

• Tauten
• Wind
• Frap
• Screw