attached
əˈtætʃt
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Definition of attached - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical connectionphysically connected or joined to something
  • The label is attached to the bottle.
connected joined linked
2.
emotional bondemotionally fond or having affection for someone or something
  • She is very attached to her childhood teddy bear.
affectionate devoted fond
3.
email fileincluded as part of a document or email
  • Please review the attached file before our meeting.
4.
organizational associationpart of a larger organization or controlled by it
  • The clinic is attached to the main hospital.
affiliated connected subordinate
5.
relationshipDatedin a romantic or exclusive relationshipDated
  • He is attached and not interested in dating.
committed involved partnered
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Expressions with attached

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having conditions or limitations applied
The donation was generous but string attached.
very close or inseparable in relationship
They are always together, almost attached at the hip.
without conditions or obligations
They offered the gift no strings attached.
having conditions or restrictions
The loan offer came with strings attached.
look at the file or document included with this message
Please see attached for the full report.
instructs recipient to look at the files sent with message
Attached you will find the files needed for the project.

Origin of attached

Latin, ad (to) + tactus (touch)

Terms with attached included in their meaning

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architecture
outdoor platform attached to a building
fishing
barbed metal piece attached to a line for catching fish
identification tag
piece of paper or material attached to an object for information
pinn.
fashion
piece of jewelry attached to clothing
tagn.
identification
small label attached to something for identification
separate
not joined or attached
action
remove something from a place where it is attached or enclosed
emotional attachment
emotionally attached or very fond of someone

Examples of attached in a sentence

  • A charm was attached to the bracelet with a small clasp.
  • He's quite attached to his old car.
  • The dog became attached to its new owner quickly.
  • I have attached the invoice for your records.
  • The attached photo shows the damaged package.
  • The research unit is attached to the university.

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  1. French:attaché, lié, ...
  2. German:befestigt, anhänglich, ...
  3. Italian:attaccato, affezionato, ...
  4. Spanish:unido, encariñado, ...
  5. Portuguese:preso, apegado, ...
  6. Chinese:附着的, 依恋的, ...
  7. Japanese:付けられた, 愛着がある, ...
  8. Arabic:مُلْحَق, مُتَعَلِّق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְחוּבָּר, קָשׁוּר, ...
  10. Russian:прикрепленный, привязанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прикріплений, прив'язаний, ...
  12. Hindi:जुड़ा हुआ, स्नेही, ...
attach
əˈtætʃ

Definition of attach - Reverso English Dictionary

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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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)

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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