What is "fasten" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "fasten": cause to be firmly attached

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfæsən/, /ˈfæsn̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfɑːsən/, /ˈfɑːsn̩/

Meaning of "fasten": become fixed or fastened

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfæsən/, /ˈfæsn̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfɑːsən/, /ˈfɑːsn̩/

Meaning of "fasten": attach to

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfæsən/, /ˈfæsn̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfɑːsən/, /ˈfɑːsn̩/

Meaning of "fasten": make tight or tighter

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfæsən/, /ˈfæsn̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfɑːsən/, /ˈfɑːsn̩/

Synonyms:

screw, tighten, weld, affix, adhere, nail, attach, bolt, solder, glue, truss, wedge, set, lace, chain, strengthen, lock, hitch, hook, tag, connect, seal, close, cohere, establish, belt, hold, fix, unite, leash, moor, lodge, tie, implant, brace, grip, string, batten, couple, cement, band, link, stick, knot, catch, infix, jam, cleave, bar, bind, button, rope, settle, embed, girth, anchor, bond, mortise, rivet, freeze to, hitch on, hook up, make firm, stay put, tack on,

Antonyms:

loosen, release, disconnect, detach, disjoin, dissuade, unlock, unhitch, unseal, refuse, destroy, unsettle, permit, let go, loose, separate, unfasten, displace, remove, discourage, halt, unlace, untie, open, divide, confuse, unfix, forget, leave, lose, unstick, free, allow, unchain, unlink,