Attach: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ əˈtætʃ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to join or fasten together

To attach means to join or fasten two or more things together. It can also refer to connecting emotionally or mentally with someone or something.

Synonyms

affix, connect, fasten, join

Examples of usage

  • Please attach the files to the email before sending.
  • I will attach the document to the report.
  • She attached a photo to the application form.
  • He attached great importance to her opinion.
  • The new employee quickly attached to the team.
Context #2 | Noun

a supplementary document or item

As a noun, an attachment refers to a supplementary document or item that is included with a main document or email.

Synonyms

addition, appendix, extra, supplement

Examples of usage

  • Please find the report with the attachments.
  • The email had several attachments, including images and spreadsheets.

Translations

Translations of the word "attach" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anexar

🇮🇳 संलग्न करना

🇩🇪 anhängen

🇮🇩 melampirkan

🇺🇦 прикріпити

🇵🇱 załączyć

🇯🇵 添付する (tenpu suru)

🇫🇷 attacher

🇪🇸 adjuntar

🇹🇷 eklemek

🇰🇷 첨부하다 (cheombuhada)

🇸🇦 إرفاق (irfaq)

🇨🇿 připojit

🇸🇰 pripojiť

🇨🇳 附上 (fù shàng)

🇸🇮 pripeti

🇮🇸 festa við

🇰🇿 қосу

🇬🇪 მიმაგრება (mimagreba)

🇦🇿 əlavə etmək

🇲🇽 adjuntar

Etymology

The word 'attach' comes from the Latin word 'attachare', which means 'to fasten or join'. It has been used in English since the 14th century, originally in the sense of 'seize or capture'. Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of joining or fastening things together. The concept of attachments in emails and documents became prominent with the rise of digital communication in the late 20th century.

See also: attachable, attached, attaching, attachment, attachments, unattached.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,161 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.