noun

ties

ties, connections, bonds, draws

He wears smart shirts and ties to work.

He wears smart shirts and ties to work.

They have strong family ties.

They have strong family ties.

((sth.)) neckwear He wears smart shirts and ties to work.

((sth.)) connections, bonds They have strong family ties.

Synonyms: links, bonds, connections

From Old English 'tīgan', meaning 'to bind'.

Imagine tying a necktie, which 'ties' you to a formal event. Also, imagine threads 'tying' people together as in family ties.

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