the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fastening > condition of being fast bound or firmly fixed > make fast [verb (transitive)] > fasten or fix > in immaterial sense (2)
transitive. figurative. To establish (a person or thing) on a secure or permanent basis; to fix (something) in one's mind, heart, etc.
In immaterial sense: To attach firmly; to implant securely (principles, etc.).