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
bailbond
trammel
jamesbond
drawtogether
holdfast
bind
bondcertificate
attachment
adhere
hamper
tie
alliance
stickto
julianbond
bond
bondpaper
bringtogether
adherence
chemicalbond
attach
stick
shackle
adhesion
adhesiveness
bail
securities
stocks
shares
debentures
bills
notes
treasuries
certificates
IOUs
obligations
liabilities
credits
indebtedness
loan
investment
pledges
guarantees
assurances
contracts
covenants
Synonyms by register
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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.
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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