fasten
verb
fas·ten
| \ ˈfa-sᵊn
\
\
fastened;
fastening\ ˈfas-niŋ
, ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ \
, ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ \
Definition of fasten
1a
: to attach especially by pinning, tying, or nailing
b
: to make fast and secure
c
: to fix firmly or securely
d
: to secure against opening
2
: to fix or set steadily
fastened her attention on the main problem
3
: to take a firm grip with
the dog fastened its teeth in the shoe
4a
: to attach (oneself) persistently and usually objectionably
b
: to place forcefully : impose
fastened the blame on the wrong person
1
: to become fast or fixed
2a
: to take a firm grip or hold
b
: to focus attention
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Other Words from fasten
fastener
\ ˈfas-nər
, ˈfa-sᵊn-ər \
noun
, ˈfa-sᵊn-ər \
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for fasten
Synonyms
Antonyms
detach, undo, unfasten, unhook
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Examples of fasten in a Sentence
fastening clothes on a clothesline
He fastened the dog's leash to a post and went into the store.
two boards fastened together by nails
a decorative clasp that could be used to fasten a cape or cloak
a shoe that fastens with a buckle
This dress fastens in the back.
She twisted her hair into a bun and fastened it with bobby pins.
Make sure the lid is tightly fastened.
The lock was so damaged it wouldn't fasten.
He fastened his hands on my arm and wouldn't let go.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Elastic, snaps, magnets, large buttons, zippers, drawstrings, and Velcro fasten everything from dress shirts and raincoats to swim trunks and pajamas. — Annie Groer, chicagotribune.com, "For people with disabilities, finding clothing that is stylish and meets their needs is getting easier," 7 Aug. 2019 Researchers argue global warming boosts population and insect appetite, and fastens the metabolic rate of insect pests, thereby causing them to consume more. — Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Quartz Africa, "This startup is using artificial intelligence to help African farmers tackle crop pests and diseases," 2 Aug. 2019 My mind fastens on images of Cheyenne -- a chocolate Lab, perched on the edge of her seat in the duck blind. — Anchorage Daily News, "Women have always been hunters, and hunting has nothing to do with gender," 6 Aug. 2019 Conservatives concerned about the health of families have fastened on to it. — The Economist, "America is the only rich country without a law on paid leave for new parents," 18 July 2019 Visitors can buy padlocks at Bastille Days for $5, inscribe their declaration of love, and then fasten them to the sculptures. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The bands, the run, the Hop stop and everything else you need to know for Bastille Days in Milwaukee," 8 July 2019 Showgoers are wearing balaclavas (a curious choice in summer) and riot-ready vests or utility trousers with functional clip fasten belts. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Has War-Core Replaced Normcore in Fashion?," 27 July 2018 Those at OHB System, for example, have proposed fastening together with strong cabling any components expected to survive re-entry. — The Economist, "No one has yet been killed by re-entering space junk," 10 Aug. 2019 Our world needs more writers willing to do work of this kind, work that often produces little hope of money or fame, the reward for which must be the satisfaction of fastening together rich new connections before they are lost forever. — C. E. Morgan, New York Times, "Galloping Through History," 30 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fasten.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for fasten
fasten
verb
English Language Learners Definition of fasten
: to attach (something) or join (two things or two parts of something) especially by using a pin, nail, etc.
of parts of something
: to become attached or joined
: to put something in a position or location in such a way that it will not move
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fasten
verb
fas·ten
| \ ˈfa-sᵊn
\
\
fastened;
fastening
Kids Definition of fasten
1
: to attach or join by or as if by pinning, tying, or nailing
She fastened the papers together.
2
: to make firm and secure
Fasten your seat belt.
3
: to become fixed or joined
The dress fastens in the back.