English dictionary
bind
nounPronunciation
baɪnd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- something that hinders as if with bonds
verb
- cause to be constipated
verb
- form a chemical bond with
verb
- bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
verb
- fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
verb
- secure with or as if with ropes
verb
- make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
verb
- wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
verb
- provide with a binding
verb
- stick to firmly
verb
- create social or emotional ties
Example sentences
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