Social life

Synonyms for bond

Two senses of bond live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb and noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsSocial life

create social or emotional ties

The grandparents want to bond with the child.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

tie

Same sentence, swapped: The grandparents want to tie with the child.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for bond as it is used in the sentence above.

stick
tutor
disrespect

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineRelations

a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

Their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

alliance

Same sentence, swapped: Their friendship constitutes a powerful alliance between them.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for bond as it is used in the sentence above.

series
communication
relevance

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Closest first: other social life words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

treatverbhandleinteract in a certain wayFoothills2 senses troubleverb, nounbothertake the trouble to do somethingFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line actverbmoveperform an action, or work out or perform (an action)FoothillsHas a reason line admitverbtakeadmit into a group or communityFoothills2 senses counteractverbneutralizeoppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actionsRidgelineHas a reason line dareverbpresumetake upon oneselfTreeline dischargeverb, nouncompletecomplete or carry outTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line correctverbrightmake right or correctFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line

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