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affined

American

[uh-fahynd] / əˈfaɪnd /

adjective

closely related or connected.
bound; obligated.

affined British

/ əˈfaɪnd /

adjective

closely related; connected

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Etymology

Origin of affined

First recorded in 1590–1600; affine + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Who shall say what is the invisible tissue—what the innumerable cords—that tie this planet and all its material natures to the millions of worlds with which it is affined?

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Strange that these two hearts so thoroughly affined should be so misjudging each of the other!

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It is still an open question whether the Tupis and Guaranis who inhabit the vast region between the Amazon and the Pampas of Buenos Ayres are affined to them.

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Truly affined mates would have remained faithful to each other as long as life lasted.

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I'm not affined Or favored overmuch at Monticello, But there's a mighty swarming of new bees About the premises, and all have wings.

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