Cemented

/sɪˈmɛntɪd/ verb (past tense)

Made something firmly attached or bonded together, or strengthened a relationship or agreement so it became permanent.

From Latin 'caementum' (rough stone, chips), which evolved into Old French 'ciment.' The verb form developed in Middle English to mean 'to bind with cement' and later metaphorically 'to bind together firmly.'

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