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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

In exchange for the beauty of living life in Topanga, some folks will learn to accept the risk and do what they can to mitigate it: Harden a home, fasten a seat belt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

They fasten scarves on their visitors’ heads with a neat, pearl-topped pin.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

One canoe is also associated with three T-shaped wooden objects, each with a series of holes that were likely used to fasten ropes tied to sails or other nautical elements.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

The captain told us to fasten our seat belts.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.