attaches
Connects one thing
Attaches is the third-person singular present tense of attach, meaning to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another.
Physical attachment involves securing objects together: She attaches the leash to the dog's collar.
The word extends to abstract connections as well—conditions attach to agreements, importance attaches to decisions, and people attach themselves to causes or groups.
In digital contexts, attaches commonly refers to adding files to emails or messages.
Cut or attach
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- hookCurved catching device
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- snapSudden sharp sound
button · zipper · velcro · latch · clamp · pin · tack · brad
Apt to adhere
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- glueBonding substance
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- suctionPulling via pressure difference
velcro · cling · grip · tacky · gummy · gluey · viscous · bond
Binding tie or connection
- clingHold tightly to
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
loyalty · dependency · closeness · intimacy · sentiment · connection · relationship · kinship
Thick twisted fibers
Point of connection
- bondBinding tie or connection
- joinConnect or enlist
- coupleTwo linked together
- uniteBring together as one
bridge · network · association · linkage · interconnection · nexus · tie · correlation
Supplementary section after main text
- addendumSupplementary text at end
- annexSupplementary building or seizure
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- supplementSomething added to complete
exhibit · rider · codicil · file · upload · enclose · append · include
Embassy specialist officer
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- consulateForeign diplomatic office
- missionPurpose-driven task
delegate · posting · assignment · secondment · legation · accredited · diplomat · liaison
clip
Cut or attach
snap · button · zipper · velcro · latch · clamp · pin · tack · brad · staple
sticky
Apt to adhere
suction · velcro · cling · grip · tacky · gummy · gluey · viscous · bond · seal
bond
Binding tie or connection
affection · loyalty · dependency · closeness · intimacy · sentiment · connection · relationship · kinship · rapport
rope
Thick twisted fibers
yarn · string · knot · tie · strap · lace · chain · link · splice · braid
link
Point of connection
unite · bridge · network · association · linkage · interconnection · nexus · tie · correlation · interplay
appendix
Supplementary section after main text
- addendumSupplementary text at end
- annexSupplementary building or seizure
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
supplement · exhibit · rider · codicil · file · upload · enclose · append · include · insert
attaché
Embassy specialist officer
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- consulateForeign diplomatic office
mission · delegate · posting · assignment · secondment · legation · accredited · diplomat · liaison · representative
- fastenssecures, fastens, joins, connects, links
- diplomacyembassy, ambassador, ambassadors, treaty, treaties
- UK DiplomacyForeign Office, Foreign Secretary, British embassies, ambassadors, diplomatic missions
- modifiestransforms, converts, enhances, activates, conjugates
- espionagespy, spies, double agent, double agents, spying
- mediatorsmediator, mediators, arbitrator, arbitrators, negotiator
attachesdetaches
Removes from connection
disconnects · separates · removes · unfastens · unclips
attachesdetaches
Removes from connection
distances · dissociates · withdraws · disengages · alienates
attachesdissociates
Mentally separates or disconnects
disassociates · separates · disconnects · absolves · exonerates
- no strings attachedWithout obligations or conditions
- strings attachedHidden conditions on offers
- email attachmentFile sent with message
- attached at the hip
- emotional attachmentCaring bond with something
- unhealthy attachmentHarmful emotional reliance
attach, attached, attachment, unattached, attaching, reattach, attache, reattached, attachable