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BINDS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Binds.

Binds - as a noun

Something that hinders as if with bonds

Binds - as a verb

Stick to firmly

Example: "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adhere10bond7hold faststick11stick to
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Create social or emotional ties

Example: "The grandparents want to bond with the child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attach11bond7tie3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relate6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope

Example: "The chinese would bind the feet of their women"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unbind9

Wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bandage11

Secure with or as if with ropes

Example: "Tie down the prisoners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tie downtruss5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confine12constrain11hold8restrain8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

Example: "He's held by a contract"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold8obligate11oblige9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relate6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Provide with a binding

Example: "Bind the books in leather"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cover10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

Example: "They tied their victim to the chair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tie3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fasten9fix13secure8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form a chemical bond with

Example: "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adhere10bind7bond7hold faststick11stick to
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be constipated

Example: "These foods tend to constipate you"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constipate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indispose12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The rope binds the two logs together."
"Love is what binds us together."
"The glue binds the pieces of the puzzle."
"Tradition binds generations."
"The contract binds both parties to the agreement."
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Word Game Points

Is BINDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, binds is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BINDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BINDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, binds is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BINDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BINDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, binds is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BINDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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