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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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   The meaning of BOND is something that binds or restrains : fetter. How to use bond in a sentence.

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. 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 hedge...

6. investor.vanguard.com › what-is-a-bondWhat is a Bond and How do they Work? | Vanguard

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   Bonds are issued by governments and corporations when they want to raise money. By buying a bond, you're giving the issuer a loan, and they agree to pay you back the face value of the loan on a specific date, and to pay you periodic interest payments along the way, usually twice a year.

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

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   Jul 8, 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.schwab.com › learn › storyWhat are Bonds? Types of Bonds & How they Work (2024 ...

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   Jan 9, 2024 · Learn about bonds, starting with the basics (what is a bond, how do bonds work) and then exploring types of bonds and how rising interest rates can affect them.