Bond

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːnd/

Bond (noun)

  1. a strong feeling of friendship or love between people.
  2. a certificate showing that you have lent money to a government or company.
  3. 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)

  1. to develop a close relationship with someone.
  2. to stick or join two things together firmly.

Examples

  • The team bonded during the retreat.
  • They bonded over shared interests.

Synonyms of Bond

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bond

  • when discussing disconnection or division
  • when discussing ending a connection