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).
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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.
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