attach

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as in to confiscate
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority attached the house for nonpayment of property taxes

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How is the word attach distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of attach are affix, fasten, and fix. While all these words mean "to make something stay firmly in place," attach suggests a connecting or uniting by a bond, link, or tie in order to keep things together.

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When could affix be used to replace attach?

The words affix and attach can be used in similar contexts, but affix implies an imposing of one thing on another by gluing, impressing, or nailing.

affix your address label here

Where would fasten be a reasonable alternative to attach?

In some situations, the words fasten and attach are roughly equivalent. However, fasten implies an action such as tying, buttoning, nailing, locking, or otherwise securing.

fasten the reins to a post

When is it sensible to use fix instead of attach?

The synonyms fix and attach are sometimes interchangeable, but fix usually implies a driving in, implanting, or embedding.

fixed the stake in the ground

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of attach If necessary, a second module can be attached, allowing four people to travel together. The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025 The baby, still with his umbilical cord attached, was wrapped in charred cloth, officials said. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025 All tickets purchased online have an additional $4 fee attached. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025 So far, the MSS team has worked alongside its partners to install more than 87,000 Reef Stars with approximately 1.3 million corals attached. Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attach
Verb
  • Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Therefore, the total number of points affixed would determine whether the restaurant manager would be promoted or need more training.
    Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Since Slot was appointed last summer, the style and system have been tweaked, and Alexander-Arnold’s role has been adapted too.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Bondi is set to serve as chair of the special unit while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche was appointed to serve as vice chair.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The pair collaborated on searching freight shipments, storage units and vehicles to confiscate drugs, targeting marijuana in particular because it was stored locally rather than sent to the DEA, according to officials.
    Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Some of them have taken advantage of the departure of foreign and multinational corporations from Russia by buying depreciated assets or simply confiscating them, generally with the support of powerful insiders, such as the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
    ALEXANDER GABUEV, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Lyonne received widespread acclaim for the role, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
  • He was initially nominated as a local judge in Washington, D.C., by Republican President George W. Bush.
    Andrew Goudsward, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, each garment or accessory is assigned one or two points.
    Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Each is assigned to 10 other households in their rural community.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Anthony also allegedly asked the officer if what had happened constituted self-defense.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • These organizations constitute a growing enterprise AI market.
    Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Safety advocates have designated April as a month for awareness of low-head dams and their dangerous currents, which contribute to 50 drownings a year in the United States.
    Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Trump has stepped up enforcement against transnational gangs, designating Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and six Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, citing murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and other crimes.
    Andrew Goudsward and Ted Hesson, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Council recently was named third-team all-Atlantic 10 after averaging 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game during the 2024-25 season.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Attach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attach. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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