STICK IN Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase stick in. (close relations)
stuck
Best Alternative Words for STICK IN
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insert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication • an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted • (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program • (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film verb • put or introduce into something • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing • fit snugly into • insert casually | ||||||||
adhere | verbv | |||||||
verb • be compatible or in accordance with • follow through or carry out a plan without deviation • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation • be a devoted follower or supporter • be loyal to • stick to firmly | ||||||||
affix | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form verb • stick or fasten to • add to the very end • attach or become attached to a stem word | ||||||||
attach | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to be attached • be attached; be in contact with • become attached • create social or emotional ties • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority | ||||||||
bond | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940) • an electrical force linking atoms • British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming • a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal • a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest • (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a connection that fastens things together • a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents • the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition verb • stick to firmly • create social or emotional ties • issue bonds on • bring together in a common cause or emotion | ||||||||
cement | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement • a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar • something that hardens to act as adhesive material • any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth • a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth verb • make fast as if with cement • cover or coat with cement • bind or join with or as if with cement | ||||||||
connect | verbv | |||||||
verb • connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces • make a logical or causal connection • be or become joined or united or linked • join by means of communication equipment • land on or hit solidly • join for the purpose of communication • be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation • establish a rapport or relationship • establish communication with someone • plug into an outlet • hit or play a ball successfully | ||||||||
embed | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • fix or set securely or deeply • attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war | ||||||||
fixate | verbv | |||||||
verb • attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way • pay attention to exclusively and obsessively • make fixed, stable or stationary • become fixed (on) | ||||||||
fuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded • any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant verb • mix together different elements • become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat • equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse • make liquid or plastic by heating | ||||||||
glue | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive verb • join or attach with or as if with glue • be fixed as if by glue | ||||||||
implant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue verb • fix or set securely or deeply • become attached to and embedded in the uterus • put firmly in the mind | ||||||||
join | verbv | |||||||
noun • the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made • a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets verb • become part of; become a member of a group or organization • cause to become joined or linked • come into the company of • make contact or come together • be or become joined or united or linked | ||||||||
lay | verbv | |||||||
noun • a narrative song with a recurrent refrain • a narrative poem of popular origin adjective satellite • characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy • not of or from a profession verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • put in a horizontal position • prepare or position for action or operation • lay eggs • impose as a duty, burden, or punishment | ||||||||
lodge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal association of people with similar interests • English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940) • small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener • a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter • any of various Native American dwellings • a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers verb • be a lodger; stay temporarily • put, fix, force, or implant • file a formal charge against • provide housing for | ||||||||
meld | verbv | |||||||
noun • a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank verb • announce for a score; of cards in a card game • lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually • mix together different elements | ||||||||
place | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a point located with respect to surface features of some region • any area set aside for a particular purpose • an abstract mental location • a general vicinity • the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another • a particular situation • where you live at a particular time • a job in an organization • the particular portion of space occupied by something • proper or designated social situation • a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) • the passage that is being read • proper or appropriate position or location • a public square with room for pedestrians • an item on a list or in a sequence • a blank area verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • place somebody in a particular situation or location • assign a rank or rating to • assign a location to • to arrange for • take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something • assign to (a job or a home) • locate • estimate • identify the location or place of • make an investment • assign to a station • finish second or better in a horse or dog race • sing a note with the correct pitch | ||||||||
set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
unite | verbv | |||||||
verb • act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief • become one • have or possess in combination • be or become joined or united or linked • bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation • join or combine | ||||||||
enclose | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • close in • surround completely • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing | ||||||||