Bind: meaning, definitions and examples

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bind

 

[ baɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to tie

To fasten or secure with a band or bond. To form a close emotional or intellectual connection with. To impose a legal or moral obligation on.

Synonyms

connect, fasten, obligate, secure, tie

Examples of usage

  • She binded the papers together with a ribbon.
  • Their shared love for music binded them together as friends.
  • The contract binded him to fulfill his duties.

Translations

Translations of the word "bind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vincular

🇮🇳 बांधना

🇩🇪 binden

🇮🇩 mengikat

🇺🇦 зв'язувати

🇵🇱 wiązać

🇯🇵 縛る (しばる)

🇫🇷 lier

🇪🇸 atar

🇹🇷 bağlamak

🇰🇷 묶다 (묶다)

🇸🇦 ربط

🇨🇿 vázat

🇸🇰 viazať

🇨🇳 绑定 (bǎngdìng)

🇸🇮 vezati

🇮🇸 binda

🇰🇿 байланыстыру

🇬🇪 შეკვრა

🇦🇿 bağlamaq

🇲🇽 atar

Etymology

The word 'bind' originated from Old English 'bindan', meaning 'to tie up'. Throughout history, 'bind' has been used in various contexts, from physical tying to emotional connections. It has evolved to encompass legal and moral obligations, reflecting the complexity of human relationships and responsibilities.

See also: binder, binding, bindingness, unbind.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,584 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.