attach
verb
at·tach
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attached;
attaching;
attaches
Definition of attach
1
: to take by legal authority especially under a writ
attached the property
2a
: to bring (oneself) into an association
attached herself to their cause
b
: to assign (an individual or unit in the military) temporarily
3
: to bind by personal ties (as of affection or sympathy)
was strongly attached to his family
4
: to make fast (as by tying or gluing)
attach a label to a package
5
: to associate especially as a property or an attribute : ascribe
attached great importance to public opinion polls
6
: to include and send (a separate document or file) with an electronic message (such as an e-mail or text message)
Unlike … some other social networking hubs, Beejive allows you to attach photos or videos to a message, or download files from messages, just as you would via e-mail.— Bob Tedeschi
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Other Words from attach
attachable
\ ə-ˈta-chə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms for attach
Synonyms
Antonyms
detach, undo, unfasten, unhook
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Examples of attach in a Sentence
I've attached an application to the brochure for you.
She attached a note to the package.
I attached the file to the e-mail.
The handle attaches here on the top.
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Recent Examples on the Web
If attached, your charisma prevents many squabbles. — BostonGlobe.com, "Horoscope," 15 Aug. 2019 There were parameters that had to be accommodated—how much PVC pipe could be used, for example, or how the SeaPerch would achieve buoyancy and account for turbidity, or where its controller could be attached. — Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, "A Summer Camp for the Next Generation of N.S.A. Agents," 15 Aug. 2019 Not included in the sale was first-floor retail that is attached to the building. — Jordyn Grzelewski, cleveland.com, "W.T. Grant Lofts in downtown Cleveland sell for $9.9 million," 15 Aug. 2019 For the producer and star, making things work meant anchoring herself to the series through multiple network handoffs — first at AMC, then YouTube, then Showtime, at one point with The Favourite director Yorgos Lanthimos attached to helm. — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, "Kirsten Dunst on her bonkers new TV series — and blissfully weird trip through Hollywood," 15 Aug. 2019 Trim tabs, which are attached to the hull, provide control and stability for the boat. — Dave Altimari, courant.com, "Nathan Carman trial: insurance company lawyer says it was ‘predictable’ that boat would sink after Carman made changes," 13 Aug. 2019 Some of the stations also have a hose attached that can be used to fill freestanding water bowls or to clean up dirty dogs. — Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, "Paw Park: Sanford spot draws inspiration from dogs," 13 Aug. 2019 Officials said dogs are particularly susceptible to blue-green algae poisoning because the scum can attach to their coats and be swallowed during self-cleaning. — Briana Rice, Cincinnati.com, "The algae that killed 3 dogs has been found in Ohio. Here's what you should know.," 12 Aug. 2019 Adams-Geller says that having her name attached to the brand made all the difference. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "What I Wear to Work: Paige Adams-Geller, Founder and Creative Director of PAIGE," 12 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'attach.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for attach
attach
verb
English Language Learners Definition of attach
: to fasten or join one thing to another
: to be or become joined or connected
: to associate or connect one thing with another
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attach
verb
at·tach
| \ ə-ˈtach
\
\
attached;
attaching
Kids Definition of attach
1
: to fasten or join one thing to another
The boy attached a bell to his bicycle.
2
: to bind by feelings of affection
… Marty's got awful attached to that dog …— Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Shiloh
3
: to think of as belonging to something
Attach no importance to his remark.
attach
verb
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