Definitions

1. noun

A strong attraction or attachment, especially between people, or a chemical affinity between atoms.

“Their bond grew stronger over the years.”

2. noun

A debt security with regular interest payments and a fixed term, often issued by a corporation or government.

“The company issued a bond to raise capital for expansion.”

3. noun

A chemical compound formed by the sharing or exchange of electrons between atoms.

“The new molecule was a bond between oxygen and hydrogen.”

4. verb

To secure or attach something with a bond, especially a chemical bond.

“The engineer bonded the metal parts together.”

5. verb

To become or make something inseparable or closely connected.

“The two friends bonded over their shared love of music.”

6. verb

To pledge or commit something, especially money or property, for a particular purpose or to a specific cause.

“The charity was bonded to help the victims of the natural disaster.”

7. verb

To attach or fasten something, especially with adhesive or glue.

“The artist bonded the paper to the canvas.”

8. verb

To pledge or commit to a specific course of action, especially in a financial or business context.

“The company bonded to reduce its carbon footprint.”