Meaning & use
bonding
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The process of forming a close emotional connection or relationship with someone.
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The camping trip was a great bonding experience for the whole team.
Bonding between a parent and newborn often begins in the first hours after birth.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in phrases like "team bonding" or "mother-infant bonding" to describe activities meant to strengthen relationships.
Words with a similar meaning
connecting
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