Bond
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːnd/
Bond (noun)
- a strong feeling of friendship or love between people.
- a certificate showing that you have lent money to a government or company.
- a legal agreement where someone promises to pay money if they break the law.
Examples
- The bond between siblings can be very strong.
- Friendship creates a lasting bond.
Common collocations: emotional bond, bond of trust, government bond, bond market, bail bond
Bond (verb)
- to develop a close relationship with someone.
- to stick or join two things together firmly.
Examples
- The team bonded during the retreat.
- They bonded over shared interests.