bond
Connection between parties
Nearly all meanings of bond involve the idea of a binding connection between things.
People can form bonds, and you can bond one object to another using glue.
A bond is also a document recording a debt, and therefore one usually having some value for the bearer.
An atomic or chemical bond is the force that stably binds atoms and molecules.
If an arrestee bonds out, they are temporarily free through the purchase of a bail bond.
Confidence in another
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- closenessState of proximity
affection · kinship · friendship · camaraderie · rapport · companionship · fellowship · connection
Bonding substance
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- sealantGap-blocking substance
weld · solder · fuse · cohesion · stickiness · grip · mortar · paste
Backer of obligation
- bailCourt-set release payment
- guaranteeFormal promise of fulfillment
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- indentureFormal binding contract
contract · deed · warranty · collateral · indemnity · recognizance · escrow · pledge
Certificate for reduced price
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- maturityFull growth achieved
- treasuryStored organizational funds
- debentureUnsecured debt instrument
securities · interest · principal · issuer · rating · default · risk · investment
Sharing electrons between atoms
- ionicConcerning charged particles
- molecularOf tiny particles
- valenceCombining power measure
- electronNegative subatomic particle
orbital · polar · peptide · metallic · sigma · electronegativity · pairing · breaking
trust
Confidence in another
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
closeness · affection · kinship · friendship · camaraderie · rapport · companionship · fellowship · connection · devotion
glue
Bonding substance
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
sealant · weld · solder · fuse · cohesion · stickiness · grip · mortar · paste · tape
surety
Backer of obligation
indenture · contract · deed · warranty · collateral · indemnity · recognizance · escrow · pledge · security
coupon
Certificate for reduced price
debenture · securities · interest · principal · issuer · rating · default · risk · investment · portfolio
covalent
Sharing electrons between atoms
electron · orbital · polar · peptide · metallic · sigma · electronegativity · pairing · breaking · energy
007
Secret agent designation
mission · gadget · martini · tuxedo · MI6 · Goldfinger · undercover · suave
brickwork
Construction from fired blocks
Flemish · mortar · pattern · running · stack · common · herringbone · rowlock · soldier
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- bondsdebentures, gilts, eurobonds, bondholder, bondholders
- commitmentsvow, pledge, oath, vows, promise
- family valueslove, trust, respect, togetherness, family time
- foster relationshipslisten, communicate, trust, empathy, support
- joiningjoin, attach, fasten, connect, link
bondseparation
State of being apart
detachment · disconnection · release · unfastening · untying
bondfreedom
Absence of constraint
liberation · release · emancipation · liberty · independence
bondestrangement
Emotional separation between people
alienation · enmity · disconnection · hostility · distance
- James BondBritish intelligence agent
- bond yieldsReturns on debt instruments
- bail bondPretrial release guarantee
- bond tradingBuying and selling fixed-income instruments
- spiritual bondIntangible link between souls
- emotional bondAffective tie between people
bonds, bonded, bonding, bondage, unbonded, bondable, rebonding