attach

/əˈtæt͡ʃ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: attaches · attaching

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

Verb

Examples

You need to attach the carabiner to your harness.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To adhere; to be attached.

Verb

Examples

The great interest which attaches to the mere knowledge of these facts cannot be doubted.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “attach” mean?

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

Is “attach” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.