Attaching
/əˈtætʃɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo fix or connect something firmly.
/əˈtætʃɪŋ/
To fasten or join
Please attach the label to the package.
💡 Simply: To connect or fasten something.
More Examples
She attached the photo to her report.
How It's Used
"He was attaching the document to his email."
"The engineer is attaching the sensor to the machine."
To associate or connect something to something else, often in an emotional or mental way.
/əˈtætʃɪŋ/
To associate or connect (ideas, feelings)
Don't attach too much significance to his words.
💡 Simply: To link or connect ideas or feelings.
More Examples
Many people attach positive memories to their childhood homes.
How It's Used
"She was attaching negative emotions to the experience."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *attachen, from Old French atacher, from attacher 'to attach'. Ultimately from Latin ad- 'to' + *tangere 'to touch'.
The word 'attach' has been used since the 14th century, initially with a more literal meaning of fastening.
Memory tip
Think of 'attach' as making something stick.
Word Origin
"to touch"