attach | Definition of attach

Synonyms and Antonyms of attach

1 to cause (something) to hold to another

you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue

Synonyms of attach

affix, bend, fasten, fix

Words Related to attach

adhere, bolt, cinch, clamp, clasp, clench, clinch, clip, glue, hang, harness, hasp, lace, lash, latch, nail, paste, pin, plaster, rivet, screw, shackle, staple, stick, strap, tack, tackle, tie, toggle, yoke

coapt, connect, join, link, unite

reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure

batten, belay, button, do up

Near Antonyms of attach

break up, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke

unbind, unfix, unlash, untie

Antonyms of attach

detach, undo, unfasten, unhook

2 to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

attached the colonel to the new regiment

Synonyms of attach

appoint, assign, commission, constitute, designate, detail, name, nominate, place

Words Related to attach

authorize, delegate, depute, deputize

anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain

crown, enthrone, throne

choose, destine, draft, elect, handpick, select, single (out), vote (in)

Near Antonyms of attach

blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Antonyms of attach

discharge, dismiss, expel, fire

3 to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority

attached the house for nonpayment of property taxes

Synonyms of attach

confiscate, expropriate, sequester

Words Related to attach

appropriate, arrogate, preempt, usurp

commandeer, seize, take over

Near Antonyms of attach

cede, deliver, forfeit, give up, hand over, release, relinquish, render, surrender, turn over, yield