fasten
Use Fasten in a sentence
ən, ˈfɑ verb (used with object)
1.
to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
2.
to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc.
3.
to enclose securely, as a person or an animal (usually followed by in ): to fasten a monkey in a cage.
4.
to attach, associate, or connect: to fasten a nickname on someone.
5.
to direct (the eyes, thoughts, etc.) intently: to fasten one's eyes on a speaker.
verb (used without object)
6.
to become fast, fixed, or firm.
7.
to close firmly or securely; lock: This clasp won't fasten.
8.
to take a firm hold; seize (usually followed by on or upon ): to fasten on an idea.
9.
to focus attention; concentrate (usually followed by on or upon ): His gaze fastened on the jewels.
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Origin:
before 900; Middle English fastenen, Old English fæstnian; cognate with Old Norse fastna to betroth; akin to fast1
before 900; Middle English fastenen, Old English fæstnian; cognate with Old Norse fastna to betroth; akin to fast1
Related forms
re·fas·ten, verb (used with object)
well-fas·tened, adjective
Synonyms
1. connect, link, hook, clasp, clinch, rivet, clamp, bind, tie, tether.
1. connect, link, hook, clasp, clinch, rivet, clamp, bind, tie, tether.
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| —vb (usually foll by on) (usually foll by on | |
| 1. | to make or become fast or secure |
| 2. | to make or become attached or joined |
| 3. | to close or become closed by fixing firmly in place, locking, etc |
| 4. | (tr; |
| 5. | to cause (blame, a nickname, etc) to be attached (to); place (on) or impute (to) |
| 6. | to direct or be directed in a concentrated way; fix: he fastened his gaze on the girl |
| 7. | take firm hold (of) |
| [Old English fæstnian; related to Old Norse fastna to pledge, Old High German fastinōn to make fast; see | |
| 'fastener | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
fasten
O.E. fæstnian "make fast, firm," also "ratify, betroth," from P.Gmc. *fastinojanan, from *fastuz (see fast (adj.)). Related: Fastened; fastener; fastening.
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Example sentences
Fasten blanket insulation between wood studs or framing with nails or staples through flanged edges on face of stud.
Everything still works, including the fasten seat belt light.
Wear clothing appropriate for the season and securely fasten shoes.
Fasten furring channels to walls with power-actuated drive pins or hardened steel concrete nails.
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