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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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Fasten on
is always a great word to know.
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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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| fasten on | |
verb | |
| adopt; "take up new ideas" [syn: take up] |
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