Synonyms for

Attach

Verb / ʌˈtætʃ / Another word for attach — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to fasten or join one thing to another

Synonyms & similar words

bind sequester confiscate tie seize impound bond detach connect join affix bond stick tie secure fasten link couple clasp hitch add append associate fix glue lock seal tape

Synonyms by register

Formal

affix append join connect

Informal

stick tie link fasten

Literary

bind graft adhere

Antonyms

detach separate disconnect unfasten release loosen sever

Common collocations

  • attach a file
  • attach importance to
  • attach a label
  • attach a note
  • attach a badge
  • attach to a group
  • attach a document

Word family

noun attachment
verb attach
adjective attached
adverb attachedly

Usage note

When attaching something to a document or email, 'attach' is the standard verb. Be careful not to confuse 'attach' with 'attack'.

Example sentences

  1. Please attach the file to your email.
  2. I will attach a ribbon to the gift.
  3. The keychain can attach to your backpack.
  4. The magnet can attach to the fridge.
  5. The velcro can attach the shoes together.

Quotes

  • The things we truly love stay with us always, locked in our hearts as long as life remains. - Josephine Baker
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. - Oscar Wilde
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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