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fasten on

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb fasten on has 1 sense
  1. take up, latch on, fasten on, hook on, seize on - adopt; "take up new ideas"
    --1 is one way to espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s PP

Definitions from the Web

fasten on

(verb - transitive)

To attach or affix something securely or firmly.

Example Sentence:

He quickly fastened on the lid of the box to ensure its contents wouldn't spill.

fasten on

(verb - intransitive)

To fix one's attention or interest on something or someone.

Example Sentence:

The children fastened on the new toy with excitement and couldn't be easily distracted.

fasten on

(phrasal verb)

To single out, focus, or choose something or someone.

Example Sentence:

The detectives fastened on the suspect due to the substantial evidence against him.

fasten on

(phrasal verb)

To become fixated on or obsessed with something or someone.

Example Sentence:

After reading the novel, she fastened on the main character and couldn't stop thinking about her.

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