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fasten

[fas-uhn, fah-suhn] / ˈfæs ən, ˈfɑ sən /
VERB
make secure; join together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere affix attach bolt glue nail screw solder tighten truss weld
STRONG
anchor band bar batten belt bind bond brace button catch cement chain cleave close cohere connect couple embed establish fix girth grip hitch hold hook implant infix jam knot lace leash link lock lodge moor mortise rivet rope seal set settle stick strengthen string tag tie unite wedge
WEAK
freeze to hitch on hook up make firm stay put tack on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach disconnect disjoin let go loose loosen release separate unfasten
STRONG
allow confuse destroy discourage displace dissuade divide forget free halt leave lose open permit refuse remove unfix unhitch unlace unlock unseal unsettle unstick untie
WEAK
unchain unlink

Example Sentences

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At designer Rowen Rose, a large orange stone was used to fasten a green or yellow scarf to a matching sweater.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Garcia blamed the spill on a barista, whom he claimed “did not securely fasten the lids of each hot beverage that were negligently, carelessly and recklessly served to Plaintiff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025

After telling Ms Harris to fasten her seatbelt, Ms Buell said the soon-to-be Democratic nominee quipped, “I was born with a seatbelt.”

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2024

During the turbulence, it said a pilot was heard calling out saying the fasten seat belt sign had been switched on.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

She was laughing hilariously, as she attempted to fasten two flat surfaces of cardboard painted with two spots onto Isannah.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes