Synonyms for

Attaching

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

Definition

Attaching means to fasten or join one thing to another.

Synonyms & similar words

bond tie seize attach sequester confiscate bind impound detach connecting fixing joining linking securing affixing bonding clamping fastening gluing hitching tacking tying uniting adhering cohering combining coupling sticking wedging

Synonyms by register

Formal

affixing adhering joining connecting

Informal

sticking clipping taping hooking

Literary

ensnaring intertwining binding

Antonyms

detaching separating disconnecting unfastening loosening releasing

Common collocations

  • attaching a file
  • attaching importance
  • attaching a label
  • attaching a tag
  • attaching a note
  • attaching a document
  • attaching great value

Word family

noun attachment
verb attach
adjective attached

Usage note

Often used to describe the act of fastening something to something else, or the act of feeling a connection to a person or thing. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I am attaching the stamp to the envelope.
  2. She is attaching the leash to the dog's collar.
  3. He is attaching the wheels to the skateboard.
  4. The carpenter is attaching the legs to the table.
  5. The teacher is attaching the poster to the bulletin board.

Quotes

  • 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela
  • 'The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.' - Walt Disney
  • 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' - Wayne Gretzky

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