FASTENS Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

fastens

verb

present tense third-person singular of fasten

as in attaches

to cause (something) to hold to another use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form

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as in secures

to put securely in place or in a desired position don't forget to fasten all the lines on your tent

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as in focuses

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective if you could fasten your attention on one task for more than a minute, you just might get something done

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Recent Examples of fastens My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025

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Verb

The grill comes with a rotisserie kit that includes a spit, two spikes, and a motorized turner that attaches to the right side of the cooking chamber.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Its integrated unibody clip attaches to laptops, monitors or standard tripods and it can be used in landscape, portrait and even upside-down orientations.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of attaches

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But the learning curve was steep until new AI tools came along, said Murtaza Ali, a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington whose research focuses on computer science education.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
While the summer focuses on prepared foods, the Toupses also do holiday drop-offs during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day that provide ingredients for preparing festive meals at home.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of focuses

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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of affixes

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This allows the mixture to reduce to a thicker consistency and concentrates the flavor.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
Ownership concentrates among people who actively want the shares, and each funding round sends another public signal that demand remains strong.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026