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legare

tie

verb leh-GAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'ligare'

Also means

bond

Usage Note

Legare means to tie or bind physically, but reflexively legarsi a qualcuno means to grow emotionally attached. Italians also say legare of people who 'click' or get along well together.

Examples

"Lega bene la corda."

Natural Translation

Tie the rope well.

Literal Translation

Tie well the rope.

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