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at·tach Listen to audioˈ/ verb
at·tach·es; at·tached; at·tach·ing
1 a [+ obj] : to fasten or join one thing to another
I've attached an application to the brochure for you. She attached a note to the package. I attached the file to the e-mail.often used as (be) attached A hook is attached to the back of the picture frame.often used figuratively The man attached the blame to the two boys. [=said the two boys should be blamed] The lawyer attached [=added] new conditions to the contract. The shy child attached herself to her mother [=stayed close to her mother] during the whole party.
b [no obj] : to be or become joined or connected
The handle attaches here on the top.opposite detach
2 [+ obj] a : to associate or connect one thing with another — + to It's obvious in the way he dresses that he attaches great importance to appearance. [=he thinks appearance is very important] People attach different meanings to the poem. [=people understand the meaning of the poem in different ways]often used as (be) attached Magical powers were once thought to be attached to the stone. [=the stone was once thought to have magical powers] Little credibility was attached to his story. [=people did not think that his story was very credible]
b : to associate or connect (yourself) with someone or something — + to He attached himself to an older, wealthy woman. She attached herself to the cause.often used as (be) attached His doctor is attached to the clinic. [=his doctor is associated with the clinic]

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