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attach
/əˈtætʃ/
to fasten or connect something to another thing
Please attach the document to your email before sending it.
This means to include the document as an additional file in the email.
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.
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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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
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