to tie
254
3.9
- verb
- /taɪ/
:
vincular a
- In this instance, however, the results are intimately tied to her own knowledge and spiritual concerns.
- closely tied to
- tie together
- inextricably tied to
How is the audience going to tie into the story emotionally?
- How is the audience going to tie into the story emotionally?
- I make sure I never tie my self esteem to my wealth ever.
- Both of those are like taking a cord from your heart and tying it to the past.
- You're going to be making bad judgement if you have your emotions tied to investing.
- I mean all these, you know, music people and like creative people are very tied into energies and vibes and things.
- So your identity is tied to what is the truth about others and about myself.
- And we just got to tie all new each other, man.
- And so when you see behaviour like that being celebrated, it ties on to us and it affects us all.
Examples
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May you be forever tied to one.
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How is the audience going to tie into the story emotionally?
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Consider a project in which students can tie historical photos to Google Maps.
Academic text (2011) -
A sense of connection to faculty and staff is tied closely to student retention and degree completion.
Academic text (2013) -
We are all aware of the new mandates that tie teacher evaluations to student achievement.
Academic text (2013) -
The mentor really knows how to tie his students to their goals through encouragement.
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Volunteering at the shelter helped her tie herself to the community and make new friends.
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Shared experiences can tie individuals together, creating lasting friendships.
Synonyms
572
1.8
Build a friendly relationship with someone by talking or listening
239
2.9
To feel a strong connection to a person or thing
236
3.2
To feel close to someone and understood by them
149
2.9
To form a close relationship with someone
105
4.2
To make people feel close to each other
68
3.7
To form a close, trusting relationship with someone, like a friend or pet
10
3.6
To make people feel close and united
Idioms
- Informal
1
7.9
To become very confused and anxious because you worry too much
Phrasal Verbs
- Informal
6
3.6
Finish small remaining tasks and problems before ending a project
Compounds
- Formal
12
3.7
A formal evening dress code for men that requires a black jacket and bow tie
- Specialized
2
4.1
A heavy wooden or concrete beam laid across railway tracks to hold rails in place
- Formal
2
7.0
A very formal men's evening dress code requiring a white bow tie and tailcoat
- Formal
1
8.1
A very formal evening outfit for men with a white bow tie, white waistcoat, black tailcoat, and matching trousers
1
8.4
A narrow cloth worn at the neck to show which school someone went to and social connections
- Specialized
1
6.7
A rod that connects the steering parts to the front wheels so they turn together
- Specialized
A small piece of skin under the tongue is too short from birth and stops the tongue moving well
How Close
68
3.7
61
3.0
254
3.9
236
3.2
12
3.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
To tie people together in feeling or friendship is like using a rope to 'connect' them, so the verb means to form a close or emotional link.