attach
əˈtætʃ
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Verb

1.
physical connectiontr./intr.join or fasten something to another thingtr./intr.
  • Please attach the document to the email.
affix connect fasten
2.
technologytr./intr.TECH.send a file with a message in computingtr./intr.TECH.
  • I will attach the report to the email.
append enclose
3.
relationshipintr.form emotional or social tiesintr.
  • She quickly attached herself to the group.
bond connect
4.
contract paperstr.Rareinclude or append as a conditiontr.Rare
  • The contract will attach several conditions.
add append include
5.
court ordertr.TECH.USlegally seize or take possession of assetstr.TECH.US
  • The court decided to attach his wages for child support..
confiscate impound seize
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Expressions with attach

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join or become closely connected with someone or something
During orientation, Carla chose to attach herself to the debate team.
to fasten or join one thing to another
Please attach the label to the package.
say someone or something caused a problem or mistake
They tried to attach blame to the new manager.
make people see something as shameful or bad
They attach a stigma to asking for help.
consider something as significant or valuable
She attaches importance to honesty in all her dealings.
consider something as important or meaningful
Many people attach significance to birthdays.

Origin of attach

Old French, attachier (to fasten)

Terms with attach included in their meaning

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fastening
attach or fasten with a hook
pinv.
fastening
attach something using a small metal or plastic fastener
mail
attach a postage label to an item
adhesion
attach or adhere to a surface
secure
attach or connect securely
attach securely
fasten papers together with a small metal clip
fixv.
construction
attach or secure something firmly
tagging
attach a tag to something for identification

Examples of attach in a sentence

  • She will attach the label to the package.
  • Please attach the image to the chat.
  • He forgot to attach the document to the message.
  • He tends to attach to new friends easily.
  • Children often attach to their caregivers.
  • The agreement will attach a confidentiality clause.

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  1. French:joindre, annexer, ...
  2. German:befestigen, beifügen, ...
  3. Italian:allegare, mandare in allegato, ...
  4. Spanish:adjuntar, integrarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:anexar, incluir, ...
  6. Chinese:附, 附上, ...
  7. Japanese:添付する, 馴染む, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرْفَقَ, أَلْحَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְצָרֵף, לְהִתְקַשֵּׁר, ...
  10. Russian:прикреплять, присоединить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прикріплювати, додавати, ...
  12. Hindi:जोड़ना, अटैच करना, ...
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