binden

Definitions of binden
  1. verb
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    synonyms: einlassen, engagieren, hineinknien, hingeben, verpflichten, verschreiben, weihen, widmen, überlassen
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    anbringen, anfangen, anwenden, bedienen, benutzen, benützen, brauchen, einsetzen, gebrauchen, implementieren, nehmen, verwenden, verwerten, zeigen
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  2. verb
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
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    antonyms:
    losbinden
    undo the ties of
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    anleinen, anseilen
    fasten with a rope
    anknüpfen, festknüpfen
    tie or fasten into a knot
    festzurren
    bind with a rope, chain, or cord
    schnüren
    draw through eyes or holes
    type of:
    anbringen, anfügen, befestigen, festmachen
    cause to be firmly attached
  3. verb
    create social or emotional ties
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    types:
    anfreunden, befreunden
    become friends with
    verbrüdern
    become friends; act friendly towards
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