attach Definition
- 1to fasten or join one thing to another
- 2to associate or connect oneself with someone or something
- 3to include or add something as part of a larger whole
Using attach: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attach" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Please attach the file to your email.
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I like to attach sentimental value to objects.
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We will attach a cover letter to our job application.
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The report should attach great importance to this issue.
attach Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with attach
Example
She attached herself to the cause and worked tirelessly to promote it.
Example
Society has attached a stigma to mental illness, making it difficult for people to seek help.
to consider something as significant or valuable
Example
The company attaches great importance to customer satisfaction.
Origins of attach
from Old French 'atachier', from 'a-' (to) + 'tachier' (to fasten)
Summary: attach in Brief
To 'attach' [əˈtætʃ] is to fasten or join one thing to another, associate or connect oneself with someone or something, or include or add something as part of a larger whole. Examples include 'Please attach the file to your email' and 'We will attach a cover letter to our job application.' Phrases like 'attach oneself to' and 'attach importance to' use 'attach' to denote emotional involvement and significance, respectively.
