fasten

verbs

cause to be firmly attached

"fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"

fasten, fix, secure

is derived from

is derived from

is derived from

antonym

become fixed or fastened

"This dress fastens in the back"

fasten

is derived from

is derived from

antonym

is a type of (narrower)

become attached

"The spider's thread attached to the window sill"

attach to

"They fastened various nicknames to each other"

fasten

is a type of (narrower)

cause to be attached

make tight or tighter

"Tighten the wire"

fasten, tighten