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 Unique to the mid-top is a metal hook that fastens its collar strap, replacing the plastic hook traditionally seen on the Air Force 1 Mid. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026 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

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The controller attaches to your phone magnetically and pops out to reveal a full-size gamepad with thumbsticks, analog triggers and fold-out grips.

— Jessica Sager, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The top half, meanwhile, attaches to your phone magnetically.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of attaches

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Similarly, cast and creator’s robust reputation should likely ensure the film secures healthy distribution across Asia and select western markets.

— James Marsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
The lace detailing at the hem of this oversized sweater dress secures it as a fun and feminine addition to your fall wardrobe that also happens to be on sale for $40.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of secures

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The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor focuses on the frustration in some suburban neighborhoods about the state law that bypasses local zoning rules.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Personal legal responsibility focuses minds on safety, builds public trust and helps ensure that the race among AI leaders to come out on top doesn’t come at everyone else’s expense.

— Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 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

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Violent crime concentrates in poor neighborhoods, and largely because of our history, Black Americans are far more likely than white Americans to live in them.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
But the power this concentrates in the hands of one corporation and person – SpaceX and Musk – has raised alarm bells.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026