attach
word
/əˈtætʃ/
uh-TACH
/ɐtˈætʃ/
uh-TACH
Definition
To connect or fasten one thing to another; especially to add or include something, such as a file, with a message or object.
Usage & Nuances
'Attach' is formal-neutral and common in both physical and digital contexts ('attach a photo', 'please attach your resume'). Used for physical fastening and for linking files or documents in emails. Do not confuse with 'add' (more general) or 'join' (often about people or groups).
Spanish: adjuntar - unir - pegarPortuguese (BR): anexar - prender - juntarPortuguese (PT): anexar - prender - juntarChinese (Simplified): 附上 - 连接 - 系Chinese (Traditional): 附上 - 連接 - 繫Hindi: संलग्न करना - जोड़नाArabic: إرفاق - ربطBengali: সংযুক্ত করা - লাগানোRussian: прикреплять - присоединятьJapanese: 添付する - 取り付けるVietnamese: đính kèm - gắn vàoKorean: 첨부하다 - 붙이다Turkish: eklemek - iliştirmekUrdu: منسلک کرنا - جوڑناIndonesian: melampirkan - menempelkan
Example Sentences
Please attach your photo to the application.
basic
Can you attach this paper to the wall?
basic
Don't forget to attach the document to your email.
basic
I'll attach the invoice below for your reference.
natural
You need to attach the handle before using the tool.
natural
Kids often attach sentimental value to small objects.
natural