Definition of bind

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • bind is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • bind is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • bind is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of bind


  • stick to firmly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. adhere
    2. bond
    3. hold fast
    4. stick
    5. stick to
  • create social or emotional ties (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. attach
    2. bond
    3. tie
  • fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. tie
  • cause to be constipated (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. constipate
  • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. hold
    2. obligate
    3. oblige
  • wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bandage
  • secure with or as if with ropes (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. tie down
    2. tie up
    3. truss
  • form a chemical bond with (verb)

    Examples

    1. The hydrogen binds the oxygen
  • make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope (verb)

    Examples

    1. The Chinese would bind the feet of their women
  • provide with a binding (verb)

    Examples

    1. bind the books in leather
  • something that hinders as if with bonds (noun)

See definition of bind in Merriam Webster