bind | Origin and meaning of bind by Online Etymology Dictionary

bind (v.)

stick to firmly;

Synonyms: adhere / hold fast / bond / stick / stick to

bind (v.)

create social or emotional ties;

Synonyms: tie / attach / bond

bind (v.)

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

The Chinese would bind the feet of their women

bind (v.)

wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose;

Synonyms: bandage

bind (v.)

secure with or as if with ropes;

Synonyms: tie down / tie up / truss

bind (v.)

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted;

bind (v.)

provide with a binding;

bind the books in leather

bind (v.)

fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord;

Synonyms: tie

bind (v.)

form a chemical bond with;

The hydrogen binds the oxygen

bind (v.)

cause to be constipated;

Synonyms: constipate

bind (v.)