make fast

VERB

attach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add adhere affix connect fix hook up link secure stick tie

STRONG

annex append bind couple prefix rivet unite

WEAK

hitch on hitch up hook on latch on to slap on tag on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detach disconnect loose loosen lose remove separate unfasten unfix untie

STRONG

disjoin divide

WEAK

disunite divorce sever take away

VERB

clamp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clench impose

STRONG

brace clinch fix secure

Antonyms

STRONG

let go loosen unfasten

WEAK

open unbuckle unclamp unlock

VERB

clinch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

secure snatch

STRONG

bolt clamp clasp clench clutch cuddle embrace enfold fasten fix grapple grasp grip hug nail press rivet seize squeeze

WEAK

grab hold of lay hands on

Antonyms

STRONG

give let go liberate loose loosen open push away release unfasten unlock

VERB

hitch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tether

STRONG

attach chain connect couple harness hook lash moor strap tie unite yoke

Antonyms

STRONG

detach disconnect disjoin divide loose release separate unfasten

WEAK

unchain unhitch unlock

VERB

latch

Synonyms

STRONG

bar bolt cinch close lock secure

WEAK

close up

Antonyms

STRONG

loosen open unfasten unlock

WEAK

loose unlatch

VERB

moor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dock tether tie up

STRONG

berth catch chain fix lash picket secure tie

Antonyms

STRONG

let go loose loosen lose unfasten untie

WEAK

push off unhitch

VERB

peg

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fix

STRONG

clinch fasten join pin secure tighten

Antonyms

STRONG

detach let go loose loosen release unfasten

VERB

secure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cement clinch fix settle

STRONG

adjust anchor bind bolt button catch chain clamp close fasten hitch lash lock moor nail padlock pinion rivet tack tie tighten

WEAK

batten down button down hook on lock up tie down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unfix

STRONG

detach disconnect disjoin free let go loose loosen lose open release unchain unfasten unhitch unlock untie

VERB

set

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply establish fix head install introduce lay locate post prepare put settle turn

STRONG

affix aim anchor arrange bestow cast deposit direct embed ensconce fasten insert level lock lodge mount park plank plant plop plunk point rest seat situate spread station stick train wedge

WEAK

make ready zero in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

change confuse depart destroy disorganize displace ignore leave move neglect take unsettle

STRONG

detach disorder forget gather let go loosen refuse remove take out unfasten unfix unlock

WEAK

ascend discourage dissuade end finish go up halt hinder liquefy rise soften

VERB

spike

Synonyms

STRONG

fasten impale lance nail pin prick skewer spear spit stick transfix

Antonyms

STRONG

detach loosen release unfasten

VERB

subjoin

Synonyms

STRONG

add adhere affix annex append bind connect couple fix link prefix rivet secure stick tie unite

WEAK

hitch on hitch up hook on hook up latch onto slap on tag on

Antonyms

STRONG

detach disconnect disjoin divide forget let go loose loosen lose remove separate subtract unfasten unfix untie

VERB

tie

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attach clinch join knot link secure

STRONG

anchor band bind cinch fasten gird lash marry moor rivet rope splice tether tighten truss unite wed

WEAK

do up make a bow make a hitch make a knot tie up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disconnect disjoin divide let go separate unfasten

STRONG

detach divorce free loose loosen praise release unchain

WEAK

unlace untie

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Empowered local management, Hu said, is often better positioned to make fast decisions in a market where consumer preferences can shift quickly.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

One, she said, which recognised their "very challenging role" and the need to make "fast decisions under pressure".

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

Chief among them is the risk of losing everything that accompanies the potential to make fast money playing such volatile stocks.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

It's a way to enjoy the country's delicious food, make fast friends, and experience more in one night than you might in a week.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2023

Nimbly they ran to push the fir pole high and step it firm amidships in the box, make fast the forestays, and hoist aloft the white sail on its halyards.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

make fast

Example Sentences

Related Words