bonded

Verb

bond (third-person singular simple present bonds, present participle bonding, simple past and past participle bonded)

1. (transitive) To connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind.
   • The gargantuan ape was bonded in iron chains and carted onto the stage.
2. (transitive) To cause to adhere (one material with another).
   • The children bonded their snapshots to the scrapbook pages with mucilage.

   Synonyms:

   cling

3. (transitive) To form a chemical compound with.
   • Under unusual conditions, even gold can be made to bond with other elements.
4. (transitive) To guarantee or secure a financial risk.
   • The contractor was bonded with a local underwriter.
5. To form a friendship or emotional connection.
   • The men had bonded while serving together in Vietnam.
6. (transitive) To put in a bonded warehouse; to secure (goods) until the associated duties are paid.

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