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The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an a…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
of Fasten
oewn 2023
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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
Narrower term 1
The act of binding, or the state of being bound.
oewn 2023
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Derivationally related 2
To tie with a ligature; to bind around; to bandage.
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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To tie with a ligature; to bind around; to bandage.
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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Synonym 1
The act of binding.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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