Fasten

Quick meaning: Fasten is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.

Meaning

(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.

More Meanings

1. To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to land.

Example Sentences

to fasten a blow

Fasten your seat belts!

if I can fasten but one cup upon him

Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?

Word Forms

• fastens
• fastening
• fastened

Synonyms for fasten

Depending on context, synonyms include secure, fix, tighten.

Antonyms for fasten

Common opposites include unfasten.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fix, tighten, secure, tether, bind, clamp.

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