| Id | ESLPod_0550_WE_0774 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 550 |
| Episode Title | Differences in Male and Female Friendships |
| Phrase | bond |
| Text | The verb "to bond," in this podcast, means to develop a close relationship with someone: "They bonded as roommates in college, and they've been friends ever since." The verb "to bond" also means for two things to stick together very strongly, often with glue: "After applying the glue, wait about 24 hours for the two pieces of wood to bond firmly." As a noun, a "bond" is a tie or a connection between two people or things, or a feeling of closeness: "Do mothers have special bonds with their children?" Finally, in finance, a "bond" is a document in which a company or organization promises to pay back the money it has borrowed, with interest: "Is most of your money invested in stocks, bonds, or real estate?" |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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