attach

Everyday

1. To fix or join one thing to another, such as with glue, a clip or string. tree →
2. To add a file to an email or message. tree →
3. To feel love or fondness for someone or something (be attached to). tree →
4. To link something like importance or blame to something ("attach importance to"). tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life (attach a label), school (attach the picture to your page), computing (attach a file), and feelings (attached to a pet). Phrases: attach to, attached file, be attached to, no strings attached.

Examples

• Attach the label to your coat with a safety pin. tree →
• Please attach your homework to the email. tree →
• The trailer is attached to the back of the car. tree →
• I'm very attached to my old teddy bear. tree →
• Glue the leaves and attach them to the poster. tree →
• Our teacher attaches great importance to neat handwriting. tree →
• You get a free gift with no strings attached. tree →
• Amphitrite is often represented assisting Poseidon in attaching the sea-horses to his chariot. tree →

Note

Spelled with one t and -ach (not -atch): attach. Noun: attachment (an email attachment; a strong attachment to someone). Opposite: detach. "No strings attached" means with no hidden conditions.