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bonding

Definition

  • noun: the process of forming a close relationship with someone
  • noun: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association
  • synonyms: soldering

Examples

  • He and his dad spent the weekend together for some 'male bonding'.

  • a 'bonding' agent [=a glue, an adhesive]

  • mother-child 'bonding'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You guys! Thanks, Jane Thanks, Ernie You know, this was important for Tom There's that bonding thing that happens I'm watching Paul address the troops It's not the conventions anymore (..)
    1987 Broadcast News