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   bond

   /bänd/

   noun

   • 1. a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "there was a bond of understanding between them" Similar friendshiprelationshipfellowshippartnershipassociationaffiliationalliancecoalitionattachmenttielinkconnectionunionnexus
   • 2. a connection between two surfaces or objects that have been joined together, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "there was no effective bond between the concrete and the steel"
   • ▪ a strong force of attraction holding atoms together in a molecule or crystal, resulting from the sharing or transfer of electrons: "each carbon atom uses three electrons to form bonds with the adjacent atoms"
   • ▪ ropes, chains, or other restraints used to restrict someone's movement or hold something in place: literary "he stooped over the trussed man and tested his bonds" Similar chainsfettersshacklesmanaclesironsropescordstiesfasteningsrestraintsrare:trammels
   • 3. an agreement with legal force. Similar promisepledgevowavowaloathwordword of honorsolemn wordguaranteeassuranceagreementunderstandingengagementcommitmentobligationcontractpacttransactionbargaindealsettlementcovenantcompacttreatyconcordataccordbailparolearchaic:troth
   • ▪ a deed by which a person is committed to make payment to another.
   • ▪ a certificate issued by a government or a public company promising to repay borrowed money at a fixed rate of interest at a specified time.
   • ▪ an insurance policy held by a company, which protects against losses resulting from circumstances such as bankruptcy or misconduct by employees.
   • ▪ a sum of money paid as bail. US
   • 4. a pattern in which bricks are laid in order to ensure the strength of the resulting structure: "English bond"
   • 5. short for bond paper

   verb

   • 1. join or be joined securely to something else, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "press the material to bond the layers together"
   • ▪ establish a relationship with someone based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "the failure to properly bond with their children"
   • 2. join or be joined by a chemical bond: "neutral molecules bond to the central atom"
   • 3. lay (bricks) in an overlapping pattern so as to form a strong structure.
   • 4. place (dutiable goods) in bond: "assets may have to be sold or bonded to provide cash for the payment of this tax"

   Word Origin Middle English: variant of band1.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bondBond Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : something that binds or restrains : fetter. prisoners freed from their bonds. the bonds of oppression. 2. : a binding agreement : covenant. united in the bonds of holy matrimony. My word is my bond. 3. a. : a band or cord used to tie something. b. : a material (such as timber or brick) or device for binding.

3. www.investopedia.com › terms › bBonds: How They Work and How To Invest - Investopedia

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   May 3, 2024 · A bond is a fixed-income instrument and investment product where individuals lend money to a government or company at a certain interest rate for an amount of time. The entity repays...

4. www.forbes.com › advisor › investingBond Definition: What Are Bonds? – Forbes Advisor

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Bonds are investment securities where an investor lends money to a company or a government for a set period of time, in exchange for regular interest payments. Once the bond reaches maturity,...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BOND definition: 1. a close connection joining two or more people: 2. an official paper given by the government or…. Learn more.

6. www.financestrategists.com › wealth-management › bondsBond | Definition | Types | Example | How It Works - Finance...

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   Aug 3, 2023 · Bonds Definition. A bond is a certificate of debt issued by a company. They are purchased by an investor, making them small scale loans held by individuals. Bonds are securities, like stocks.

7. www.nerdwallet.com › article › investingWhat Is A Bond And How Do Bonds Work? - NerdWallet

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   Mar 18, 2024 · A bond is a loan to a company or government that pays investors a fixed rate of return. Long-term government bonds historically earn an average of 5% annual returns.

8. www.morningstar.com › investing-definitions › bondWhat is a bond? | Investing Definitions | Morningstar

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   Jul 7, 2021 · A bond is an investment that pays a fixed rate of return through interest or dividend income. They’re often used to balance equity risk, provide income, and hed.