1
(v1)
(vt)
to harden
to freeze
to strengthen
to solidify
to make (a fist)
to tramp down (snow, dirt)
2
to put together
to collect
to gather
to consolidate
3
to make secure
to stabilize
to settle down
to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.)
to establish (evidence)
4
to fortify
to reinforce
to support
5
to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)
6
to swear
to resolutely vow
to sincerely promise
7
to tie tightly
to fasten
8
to hold a bow fully drawn