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attach [uh-tach] Example Sentences
Main Entry:
attach [uh-tach]
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: join, fasten
Synonyms: add, adhere, affix, annex, append, bind, connect, couple, fix, hitch on, hitch up, hook on, hook up, latch onto, link, make fast, prefix, rivet, secure, slap on, stick, tag on, tie, unite
Antonyms: detach, disconnect, disjoin, remove, separate, sever, unfasten
Main Entry: attach
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: attribute, ascribe
Synonyms: allocate, allot, appoint, assign, associate, connect, consign, designate, detail, earmark, impute, invest with, lay, name, place, put, second, send
Antonyms: disunite, take away
Main Entry: adhere
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: stick or become stuck to, either physically or mentally
Synonyms: attach, cement, cleave, cling like ivy, cohere, fasten, fix, freeze to, glue, hold fast, hold on like bulldog, paste, stay put, stick like a barnacle, stick like glue, unite
Notes: only things of a different nature can adhere; cohere is for things of the same kind that stick together and form a whole
Antonyms: loose, loosen, separate, unfasten
Example Sentences
  • To create a similar effect, attach pieces of paper to the wall with wallpaper paste, then varnish the whole thing.
  • Please attach a cover letter, resume, and list of the names and phone numbers of three references.
  • People commonly attach names to machines, especially if they work with or use them regularly.
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Main Entry: anchor
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: hold, be held securely
Synonyms: attach, berth, catch, dock, drop, fasten, fix, imbed, make port, moor, plant, secure, stay, tie, tie up
Antonyms: detach, let go, loosen, unfasten
Main Entry: annex
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: join or add
Synonyms: adjoin, affix, append, appropriate, associate, attach, connect, fasten, hitch on, hitch up, hook on, hook up, link, slap on, subjoin, tack on, tag, tag on, take on, take over, unite
Antonyms: detach, leave off, leave out
Main Entry: append
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: add, join
Synonyms: adjoin, affix, annex, attach, conjoin, fasten, fix, hang, subjoin, supplement, tack on, tag on
Antonyms: disjoin, subtract, take away
Main Entry: assign
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: select and give a responsibility
Synonyms: accredit, allow, appoint, ascribe, attach, attribute, authorize, cast, charge, choice, commission, commit, credit, delegate, deputize, designate, downlink, download, draft, elect, empower, enroll, entrust, hang on, hire, hold responsible, impute, name, nominate, ordain, pin on, refer, reference, select, slot, tab, tag
Main Entry: bind
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: fasten, secure
Synonyms: adhere, attach, bandage, border, chain, cinch, clamp, connect, constrict, cover, dress, edge, encase, enchain, enfetter, fetter, finish, fix, fold, furl, glue, hamper, handcuff, hem, hitch, hitch on, hobble, hook on, hook up, lace, lap, lash, leash, manacle, moor, muzzle, paste, peg down, pin, pin down, pinion, put together, restrain, restrict, rope, shackle, stick, strap, swathe, tack on, tether, tie, tie up, trammel, trim, truss, unite, wrap, yoke
Antonyms: free, loose, loosen, release, set free, unbind, unfasten, untie
Main Entry: bridge
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: connect, extend
Synonyms: arch over, attach, bind, branch, couple, cross, cross over, go over, join, link, reach, span, subtend, traverse, unite
Antonyms: detach, disconnect, disjoin, disunite, unlink
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