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bind
something that hinders as if with bonds
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noun
something that hinders as if with bonds
verb
cause to be constipated
“These foods tend to constipate you”
verb
form a chemical bond with
“The hydrogen binds the oxygen”
verb
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
“He's held by a contract”
verb
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
“They tied their victim to the chair”
verb
secure with or as if with ropes
“tie down the prisoners”
verb
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
“The Chinese would bind the feet of their women”
verb
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
verb
provide with a binding
“bind the books in leather”
verb
stick to firmly
“Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?”
verb
create social or emotional ties
“The grandparents want to bond with the child”
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These foods tend to constipate you
The hydrogen binds the oxygen
He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise
They tied their victim to the chair
tie down the prisoners
tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
The Chinese would bind the feet of their women
bind the books in leather
Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
The grandparents want to bond with the child
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