Synonyms for
Bonds
Definition
Bonds are financial instruments that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically issued by corporations or governments.
Synonyms & similar words
bind
adhesion
chemicalbond
julianbond
adhere
stick
attach
tie
attachment
shackle
trammel
jamesbond
hamper
bond
bondcertificate
bail
adherence
bringtogether
drawtogether
bondpaper
alliance
bailbond
adhesiveness
stickto
holdfast
securities
stocks
shares
debentures
bills
notes
treasuries
certificates
IOUs
obligations
liabilities
credits
indebtedness
loan
investment
pledges
guarantees
assurances
contracts
covenants
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- bond market
- bond yields
- corporate bonds
- government bonds
- bond rating
- bond prices
- bondholders
- bond issuance
Word family
Usage note
The word 'bonds' can refer to financial instruments or to relationships/connections. Ensure the context clarifies which meaning is intended.
Example sentences
- The company issued bonds to raise money for a new project.
- Investors buy bonds as a way to earn interest on their money.
- The government used bonds to fund the construction of a new bridge.
- My parents invested in bonds to pay for my college education.
- The company's bonds were downgraded by credit rating agencies.
Quotes
The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money. - Unknown
A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart. - Jonathan Swift
Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver. - Ayn Rand