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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ties fastens secures attaches connects links joins unites merges combines integrates fixes anchors moors restrains confines restricts limits holds grasps clutches grips clasps clinches clasps fetters chains shackles trammels manacles handcuffs binds tethers leashes ropes hobbles entraps snares entwines entangles intertwines interlocks hooks latches locks bolts bars blocks obstructs impedes hinders restrains constrains compels coerces forces obliges necessitates compels enforces imposes exacts extorts wrests wrings twists turns clenches clamps clings sticks adheres coheres cleaves clings clutches grasps seizes takes captures detains withholds retains keeps holds possesses owns has grips grasps clutches.

    Meaning of Binds

    The primary meaning of the word "binds" is to fasten or secure something.

    Definitions

    • To fasten or secure something, typically using string, rope, or other material
    • To tie or restrain someone or something
    • To oblige or compel someone to do something
    • To constitute a binding agreement or contract

    Etymology of Binds

    The word "binds" originates from Old English "bindan", which means "to tie" or "to fasten"
    This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "bindan", which is also the source of the Modern German word "binden"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to include various senses, including physical binding, obligation, and agreement

    Example Uses

    • The rope binds the posts together, providing additional support
    • The contract binds both parties to the agreement, making it legally enforceable
    • The handcuffs bind the suspect's wrists, restricting their movement
    • The rules bind the players to a specific code of conduct, ensuring fair play

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unfastens releases frees liberates unties unbinds loosens relaxes relaxes mitigates alleviates eases calms soothes comforts pacifies tranquilizes quiets stills silences unhooks unclasps unlocks unbolts unbars unblocks unshackles unfetters unchains unmanacles unshackles disentangles disengages disconnects detaches separates divides isolates.

    Related Nouns

    attachment connection link bond tie knot fastening securing restraint confinement restriction limitation obstruction impediment hindrance obligation contract agreement commitment pledge promise vow oath covenant compact treaty alliance union merger integration fixation anchor moor tether leash rope chain shackle fetter manacle handcuff clamp clip buckle.

    Related Verbs

    attach connect link join unite merge combine integrate fix anchor moor restrain confine restrict limit hold grasp clutch grip clasp clench clamp stick adhere cohere cleave cling seize take capture detain withhold retain keep possess own have grip grasp clench fasten secure tie knot bind unbind unfasten release free liberate.

    Related Adjectives

    attached connected linked joined united merged combined integrated fixed anchored moored restrained confined restricted limited held grasped clutched gripped clasped clenched clamped stuck adhering cohering cleaving clinging seized taken captured detained withheld retained kept possessed owned had gripped grasping clenched fastened secured tied knotted bound unbound unfettered unchained unshackled free liberated.