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attach

[əˈtætʃ]

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.

  • Example

    I like to attach sentimental value to objects.

  • Example

    We will attach a cover letter to our job application.

  • Example

    The report should attach great importance to this issue.

attach Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attach

Antonyms for attach

Phrases with attach

  • to become emotionally involved with someone or something

    Example

    She attached herself to the cause and worked tirelessly to promote it.

  • to associate a negative perception or label with someone or something

    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)

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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.

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