attach to
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Definition
- Verb (phrasal verb):
- To be a part of something, to be inherently connected with it: This meaning indicates that one thing is an integral or natural component of another.
- To be present or associated with an event or entity: This meaning describes a regular or expected connection between two things.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- A sense of risk attaches to any new business venture. (A feeling of risk is inherently part of any new business venture.)
- Certain responsibilities attach to the position of manager. (Specific responsibilities are associated with the role of manager.)
- The warranty that attaches to this product is valid for two years. (The warranty that comes with this product is valid for two years.)
Advanced Usage
- "to attach to" in legal or formal contexts: Often used to describe rights, conditions, or liabilities that are inherently linked to a status, property, or agreement.
- Significant tax liabilities attach to the inheritance of the estate. (Major tax liabilities are inherently connected to inheriting the estate.)
Variants and Related Words
- Attached (adjective): Connected or joined.
- Please review the attached document.
- Attachment (noun): The act of attaching or the state of being attached; a supplementary part.
- The email had several large attachments.
Synonyms
- Accompany: To go along with or be associated with.
- Inhere in: To be inherent or permanently ingrained in something.
- Go with: To be regularly associated with.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Attach oneself to: To join or associate oneself with a person or group, often persistently.
- The young reporter attached himself to the experienced journalist to learn the trade.
Related Idioms
- No strings attached: Without any special conditions or obligations.
- They offered their help with no strings attached. (Their help came with no associated conditions.)
Verb
- be part of
- This problem inheres in the design
- be present or associated with an event or entity
- French fries come with the hamburger
- heart attacks are accompanied by distruction of heart tissue
- fish usually goes with white wine
- this kind of vein accompanies certain arteries