English English Dictionary
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To connect, in a figurative sense; to ascribe or attribute; to affix; -- with to; as, to attach great importance to a particular circumstance.
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.
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.
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.
Capable of being attached; esp., liable to be taken by writ or precept.
One attached to another person or thing, as a part of a suite or staff. Specifically: One attached to an embassy.
of Attach
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The writ or percept commanding such seizure or taking.
A seizure or taking into custody by virtue of a legal process.
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.).
That by which one thing is attached to another; connection; as, to cut the attachments of a muscle.
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.
An assault upon one's feelings or reputation with unfriendly or bitter words.
An access of disease; a fit of sickness.
A setting to work upon some task, etc.
The act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense.
To make an onset or attack.
To begin to affect; to begin to act upon, injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.
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.