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   fasten

   /ˈfɑːsn/

   verb

   • 1. close or do up securely: "the tunic was fastened with a row of gilt buttons" Similar boltlocksecuremake securemake fastchainsealbucklejoindo upconnectcouplecloseunitelinklace (up)knotbutton (up)zip (up)become closedclosedo upbutton (up)zip (up)Opposite unfastenunlockunfastenopenunfastenundo
   • ▪ be closed or done up in a particular manner: "a blue nightie that fastens down the back"
   • ▪ fix or hold in place: "she fastened her locket round her neck" Similar attachfixaffixclippintackstickbondOpposite unfastenremove
   • 2. single out (someone or something) and concentrate on them or it obsessively: "the critics fastened upon two sections of the report" Similar single outconcentrate onfocus onselectpick outfix onseize on
   • ▪ direct one's eyes, thoughts, etc. intently at: "his gaze was fastened on his daughter" Similar focusfixbe rivetedconcentratezero inzoom inbe brought to beardirect ataim atpoint atsingle outconcentrate onfocus onselectpick outfix onseize on

   Word Origin Old Englishfæstnian ‘make sure’, also ‘immobilize’, of West Germanic origin; related to fast1.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFASTENED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Fastened is the past tense and past participle of fasten, which means to fix something firmly or securely. Learn how to use fastened in sentences with different meanings and contexts.

   • English (US)

     FASTENED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of...

   • Znaczenie Fastened, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FASTENED definicja: 1. past simple and past participle of...

   • Fastidious

     FASTIDIOUS definition: 1. giving too much attention to small...

   • Fastened

     to ( cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in...

   • Fasten

     to ( cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb fasten, which means to attach or join something firmly. See how to use fasten in a sentence and how it differs from related words like fix, attach, and affix.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFASTEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of fasten, a verb that means to make or become firmly attached or closed. See how to use fasten in sentences and phrases, and compare it with related words.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFASTEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of fasten, a verb that means to make or become firmly attached or closed. See how to use fasten in different contexts and phrases, with examples from various sources.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › fastenFASTEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else. Synonyms: tether, tie, bind, clamp, rivet, clinch, clasp, hook, link, connect. to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFASTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb fasten, which means to close, attach, or secure something with a device or by fixing firmly. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for fasten.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › fastenedFastened - definition of fastened by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word fastened, which means to attach firmly or secure something. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and examples of fastened in sentences.