noun

a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences.

there was a bond of understanding between them

friendship,relationship,fellowship,partnership,association,affiliation,alliance,coalition,attachment,tie,link,connection,union,nexus

verb

join or be joined securely to something else, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure.

press the material to bond the layers together

join,connect,fasten,fix,affix,attach,secure,bind,stick,glue,gum,paste,cement,fuse,weld,solder