Synonyms for

Tie

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

Definition

To fasten or secure something by knotting or attaching it.

Synonyms & similar words

bind affiliation standoff attach wed tiein tieup link marry draw crosstie connect splice linkup bond tiebeam disconnect association necktie railroadtie untie sleeper fasten attach bind knot lace cinch secure link connect join tether anchor yoke couple hitch strap buckle button zip lock

Synonyms by register

Formal

fasten secure link connect

Informal

knot do up fasten up

Literary

bind yoke shackle

Antonyms

loosen release untie unbind free disconnect

Common collocations

  • tie up
  • tie down
  • tie the knot
  • tie a shoelace
  • tie score
  • tie breaker
  • tie in

Word family

noun tie
verb tie
adjective tied

Usage note

The word 'tie' can refer to fastening something, a necktie, or an equal score in a competition. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I need to tie my hair back.
  2. He tied the knot very tightly.
  3. She asked me to tie her scarf.
  4. The boat was tied to the dock.
  5. I always tie my shoes before going outside.

Quotes

  • A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else. Tie a knot in that rope and hang on. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
  • Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson
  • It is better to tie your shoes than to stumble and fall. - Unknown

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