fasten
verb (used with object)
to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
have fastened
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present perfectof fasten.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The sense of fear is palpable in parts of northern Japan, where some locals have fastened bells to their bags hoping the noise will keep bears away, while signs warn people to be on guard.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2025
In focusing on these objects, he’s able to lead us through the daily routines, economic struggles and moments of sadness and celebration that have fastened onto them.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 26, 2022
Dr Mark Redknap, from National Museum Wales, said: "Silver brooches decorated with niello were popular across medieval Wales and this small example may have fastened clothing made of fine cloth."
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2021
So notable is the failure to discover consciousness in our dissected tissue that certain materialists, like Dennett, have fastened onto the idea that both conscious experience and selfhood must be essentially illusions.
From New York Times ● Aug. 14, 2021
The lower windows had shutters, and these Mr. Atherton had with some difficulty persuaded Mr. Sampson, who was himself incredulous as to the possibility of attack, to have fastened up of a night.
From Maori and Settler A Story of The New Zealand War by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
