Alligate

Pronunciation: /ˈæɫiˈɡeɪt/

Alligate (verb)

  1. To tie or fasten things together in a specific way.

Examples

  • They will alligate the two materials for better strength.
  • The doctor will alligate the wound to help it heal.

Common collocations: bind together, effectively alligate, alligate tightly

Synonyms of Alligate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Alligate

  • — to free from a binding obligation or condition.
  • — to remove a binding or tying.