English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Attach
(v. t.)
To connect, in a figurative sense; to ascribe or
attribute; to affix; -- with to; as, to attach great importance to a
particular circumstance.
Attach
(v. t.)
To win the heart of; to connect by ties of love or
self-interest; to attract; to fasten or bind by moral influence; --
with to; as, attached to a friend; attaching others to us by wealth or
flattery.
Attach
(v. t.)
To connect; to place so as to belong; to assign by
authority; to appoint; as, an officer is attached to a certain
regiment, company, or ship.
Attach
(v. t.)
To bind, fasten, tie, or connect; to make fast or join;
as, to attach one thing to another by a string, by glue, or the like.
Attachable
(a.)
Capable of being attached; esp., liable to be taken by
writ or precept.
Attache
(v. t.)
One attached to another person or thing, as a part of a
suite or staff. Specifically: One attached to an embassy.
Attached
(imp. & p. p.)
of Attach
Attaching
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Attach
Attachment
(n.)
The writ or percept commanding such seizure or taking.
Attachment
(n.)
A seizure or taking into custody by virtue of a legal
process.
Attachment
(n.)
Something attached; some adjunct attached to an
instrument, machine, or other object; as, a sewing machine attachment
(i. e., a device attached to a sewing machine to enable it to do
special work, as tucking, etc.).
Attachment
(n.)
That by which one thing is attached to another;
connection; as, to cut the attachments of a muscle.
Attachment
(n.)
The act attaching, or state of being attached; close
adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that
binds a person; as, an attachment to a friend, or to a party.
Attack
(n.)
An assault upon one's feelings or reputation with
unfriendly or bitter words.
Attack
(n.)
An access of disease; a fit of sickness.
Attack
(n.)
A setting to work upon some task, etc.
Attack
(n.)
The act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence;
an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense.
Attack
(v. i.)
To make an onset or attack.
Attack
(v. t.)
To begin to affect; to begin to act upon, injuriously or
destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.
Attack
(v. t.)
To assail with unfriendly speech or writing; to begin a
controversy with; to attempt to overthrow or bring into disrepute, by
criticism or satire; to censure; as, to attack a man, or his opinions,
in a pamphlet.