bond
/bɑnd/
noun
- A connection or relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences.
- There is a strong bond between the twins.
- Shared hardships often create a lasting bond among friends.
- The team developed a close bond after working together for years.
- A certificate issued by a government or company that promises to pay back money that was borrowed, usually with interest.
- He bought a 10-year bond that pays 5% interest annually.
- She invested in government bonds for a steady income.
- The company issued bonds to raise money for a new factory.
- Something that binds or holds things together, such as glue, a rope, or a physical force.
- The glue formed a strong bond between the two pieces of wood.
- The bond of the cement was tested by the heavy rain.
- A chemical bond holds the atoms together in a molecule.
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verb
- To form a close relationship or connection with someone.
- Parents often bond with their babies through touch and eye contact.
- The teammates bonded during their long training sessions.
- They bonded over their love of hiking and nature.
- To stick or join things together using glue or another substance.
- The plastic will bond to the metal if you use the right glue.
- You need to bond the two surfaces with a strong adhesive.
- Heat and pressure bond the layers of plywood together.
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