Thesaurus
attach
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of ATTACH
1
to cause (something) to hold to another <you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue>
Related Words adhere, bolt, cinch, clamp, clasp, clench, clinch, clip, glue, hang, harness, hasp, lace, lash, latch, nail, paste, pin, plaster, rivet, screw, shackle, staple, stick, strap, tack, tackle, tie, toggle, yoke; coapt, connect, join, link, unite; reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure; batten, belay, button, do up
2
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty <attached the colonel to the new regiment>
Related Words authorize, delegate, depute, deputize; anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain; crown, enthrone, throne; choose, destine, draft, elect, handpick, select, single (out), vote (in)
3
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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