Synonyms for

Cemented

Verb / sʌˈmentɪd / / sɪˈmentɪd / Another word for cemented — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to join two things or surfaces together using cement

Synonyms & similar words

cement bonded affixed attached fixed glued joined secured stuck united fastened adhered combined coupled connected linked mended repaired settled solidified strengthened

Synonyms by register

Formal

solidified strengthened established affirmed

Informal

fixed set locked in sealed

Literary

fused bound welded

Antonyms

loosened separated dissolved unbound detached disrupted broken

Common collocations

  • cemented relations
  • cemented his legacy
  • cemented the deal
  • cemented in place
  • cemented the friendship
  • cemented the alliance
  • cemented the belief

Word family

noun cement
verb cement
adjective cemented
adverb cementedly

Usage note

Often used figuratively to mean firmly established or strengthened. Avoid using 'cemented' for physical objects unless they are literally joined with cement.

Example sentences

  1. The workers cemented the bricks together to make a wall.
  2. She cemented the vase back together after it broke.
  3. The dentist cemented a crown onto the tooth.
  4. The bridge was cemented to the ground to make it sturdy.
  5. He cemented his reputation as a great leader with his achievements.

Quotes

  • Friendship is love, minus sex, plus reason. Love is friendship, plus sex, minus reason. But the cement which binds them together is mutual trust.
  • The cement of this union is the heart-blood of every American.
  • The family is the cement that holds our communities together.

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