bind

stick to firmly

provide with a binding

“bind the books in leather”

something that hinders as if with bonds

create social or emotional ties

fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

cause to be constipated

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose

secure with or as if with ropes

form a chemical bond with

“The hydrogen binds the oxygen”

make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope

“The Chinese would bind the feet of their women”