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lace Synonyms

Another word for lace

Choosing another word for lace depends on context, so the 35 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A cord or string drawn through eyelets or around hooks on opposite sides of a shoe or garment, pulled tight and tied to fasten it.

Usage Example

"The runner paused during the marathon to re-tie a loose shoelace on his sneaker."

Strongest
shoelace
shoestring
Strong
bootlace
drawstring
cord
string
Weak
thong

• noun (Context 2)

A delicate, open fabric made from cotton, silk, or other yarns, created by looping, twisting, or knitting threads in intricate patterns.

Usage Example

"She carefully sewed vintage lacework along the hem of the wedding dress for an elegant, traditional touch."

Strongest
lacework
Strong
openwork
tatting
filigree
Weak
netting
mesh

• verb (Context 3)

To fasten or tighten a shoe or garment by pulling a cord or string through holes or hooks.

Usage Example

"He took a moment to carefully lace up his hiking boots before starting up the steep mountain trail."

Strongest
lace up
Strong
tie
do up
fasten
bind
Weak
secure

• verb (Context 4)

To add a small amount of an ingredient, particularly alcohol or a drug, to a food or beverage to enhance its flavor or alter its effect.

Usage Example

"The bartender was known to spike the house cocktail with a distinctive dash of absinthe."

Strongest
spike
Strong
fortify
drug
doctor
dope
adulterate
Weak
infuse

• verb (Context 5)

To intertwine, thread, or twist intricately together.

Usage Example

"The artisan decided to interlace the silver wire through the wooden beads to create a durable, striking pendant."

Strongest
interlace
intertwine
entwine
Strong
weave
interweave
thread
twine
braid
plait

Opposites of lace

The opposite of lace shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unlace
untie
untwine
unweave
undo
unravel
unfasten
untangle
See all opposites of lace

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lace. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lace
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