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Definition of fasten

fasten

/ˈfæs.ən/
fas · ten
Past Simple:fastened
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Past Participle:fastened
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Present Participle:fastening
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fasten Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To attach, join, or secure something firmly in place using a clasp, buckle, knot, bolt, or similar device.

Example

"Please fasten your seatbelts before the aircraft begins its descent."

2

To become closed, joined, or locked securely in place (of a garment, door, or clasp).

Example

"This vintage dress fastens down the back with a row of tiny pearl buttons."

3

To direct or fix one's eyes, thoughts, or attention steadily upon someone or something.

Example

"The dog fastened its gaze on the treat in the trainer's hand."

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• Rhymes for fasten

• Nearby Words

fastball
fastballer
fastbreak
fasten
fastener
fastening
fastidious

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English fæstnian ('to make fast, confirm, or ratify'), derived from the adjective fæst ('firm, fixed, or secure') plus the verbal suffix -en.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fasten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fasten
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