The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - fastenv.

1) attach, tie, bind, bond, stick, affix, anchor, fix, lock, hook (up) , secure, join, connect, link, fuse, cement, clamp: Fasten your seat belts. The mussels fasten themselves by their byssi to underwater piles. 2) fix, rivet, focus, concentrate, direct, aim, point: He fastened his gaze on Kitty. She fastened her attention on the ceiling.