attached Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to be attached
   attach.
   
2. verb be attached; be in contact with
   attach.
   
3. verb become attached
   attach.
   
   • The spider's thread attached to the window sill
4. verb create social or emotional ties
   bind; bond; attach; tie.
   
   • The grandparents want to bond with the child
5. verb take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
   attach; sequester; seize; confiscate; impound.
   
   • The FBI seized the drugs
   • The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment
   • The police confiscated the stolen artwork
6. adjective satellite being joined in close association
   affiliated; connected.
   
   • affiliated clubs
   • all art schools whether independent or attached to universities
7. adjective used of buildings joined by common sidewalls
   
   • a block of attached houses
8. adjective associated in an exclusive sexual relationship
   committed.
   
9. adjective satellite fond and affectionate
   
   • she was very attached to her father

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