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to attach
01
to physically connect or fasten something to another thing
Ditransitive: to attach sth to sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
attach
3rd person singular
attaches
present participle
attaching
past simple
attached
past participle
attached
Examples
The artist has attached the canvas to the easel for painting.
02
to send a file with an email
Transitive: to attach a file
Ditransitive: to attach a file to an e-mail
Examples
Please attach the report to your email before sending it to the team.
03
to assign importance or value to something
Ditransitive: to attach importance or value to sth
Examples
She attached great importance to spending time with her family.
04
to stick or become connected to something
Transitive: to attach to sth
Examples
The sticker would n't attach properly to the glossy paper.
05
to seize or take possession of something under legal authority
Transitive: to attach property or assets
Examples
The sheriff was authorized to attach the debtor's property to satisfy the outstanding debt.
06
to form a bond or connection with someone
Transitive: to attach to sb
Examples
She quickly attached to her new classmates, forming close friendships within the first week of school.
Lexical Tree
attachable
attached
attachment
attach
