a
ttach
Third Person
attaches
Present Participle
attaching
Past Tense
attached
Past Participle
attached
1
to physically connect or fasten something to another thing
- The artist has attached the canvas to the easel for painting.
- Last night, he attached the missing button to his shirt.
- While the team was working, they were attaching labels to the products.
- The landlord attached a list of rules and regulations to the lease agreement for the tenants to review.
Antonyms:
2
to send a file with an email
transitive
- Please attach the report to your email before sending it to the team.
- He attached the photos to his message to share them with his friends.
- Don't forget to attach the spreadsheet to your application for review.
- The application requires you to attach a scanned copy of your identification document.
- The instructions specify to attach your resume as a PDF file.
3
to assign importance or value to something
- She attached great importance to spending time with her family.
- The team leader attached a lot of value to punctuality and reliability.
- The teacher attached considerable importance to critical thinking skills in her curriculum.
- The company attached significant value to employee satisfaction and well-being.
- They attached great importance to preserving the environment for future generations.
4
to stick or become connected to something
transitive
- The sticker wouldn't attach properly to the glossy paper.
- The Velcro strips easily attach to each other, creating a secure closure.
- The suction cups attached firmly to the smooth glass surface.
- The hook-and-loop fasteners allow the curtains to attach easily to the curtain rod.
- The hook on the end of the rope attached securely to the pulley.
Antonyms:
5
to seize or take possession of something under legal authority
transitive
- The sheriff was authorized to attach the debtor's property to satisfy the outstanding debt.
- The creditor obtained a court order to attach the debtor's vehicle as collateral for the loan.
- The bank may seek to attach the borrower's property if they default on the mortgage loan.
- The customs officials have the authority to attach goods suspected of being smuggled.
- The tax authorities have the power to attach a taxpayer's assets for non-payment of taxes.
Synonyms:
6
to form a bond or connection with someone
transitive
- She quickly attached to her new classmates, forming close friendships within the first week of school.
- The community quickly attached to the new family in town, welcoming them with open arms.
- He found it easy to attach to his coworkers, enjoying their camaraderie in the office.
- He couldn't help but attach emotionally to the characters in the novel.