attach

/əˈtætʃ/
verbBeginner
general

to fasten or connect something to another thing

She attached the photo to the wall with tape.

She used tape to secure the photo to the wall.

The company will attach a warranty to the product.

The company will include a warranty with the product.

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Can be used both physically (fastening objects) and metaphorically (adding information to a message).

Collocations

attach toto fasten or connect something to another thingattach a fileto include a file as an additional documentattach importanceto consider something as important

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Related Phrases

attach importancephrase
to consider something as important
attach a filephrase
to include a file as an additional document

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

The word 'attach' is commonly used in both physical and digital contexts, such as attaching a document to an email or fastening a photo to a wall.

Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Ensure that the object being attached is clearly specified to avoid confusion.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'attachen', from Old French 'atacher', from 'a-' (to) + 'tacher' (to touch).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in both physical and digital contexts, such as attaching files to emails or documents.

Word Breakdown

at-
to
prefix
+
-tach
to touch or fasten
root
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