bind to — to combine with or attach to something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to combine with or attach to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪnd tuː/
Example Sentences
- The drug binds to the virus and stops it from spreading.
- My cat's fur binds to everything in the house like a furry magnet.
- The antibodies bind to harmful bacteria to neutralize them.
bind to
NOUN[/baɪnd tuː/]
to combine with or attach to something
to combine with or attach to something
With focused mind, we bind to find the truth!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'bind' derives from Old English 'bindan', originally meaning to fasten or tie with rope or cord. The phrasal verb 'bind to' combines this verb with the preposition 'to', extending from its literal physical sense of binding objects together to specialized meanings in chemistry and biology, where it describes the attachment of molecules.
Breakdown
bind (Old English 'bindan', to fasten or tie) + to (preposition indicating direction or attachment), forming a phrasal verb that emphasizes connection or adherence between entities.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The drug binds to the virus and stops it from spreading.”
“My cat's fur binds to everything in the house like a furry magnet.”
“The antibodies bind to harmful bacteria to neutralize them.”
“His love for pizza binds to his soul so deeply that he dreams about it.”
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