How to Use attach in a Sentence

attach

verb
  • I attached the file to the e-mail.
  • She attached a note to the package.
  • The handle attaches here on the top.
  • I've attached an application to the brochure for you.
  • The front bumper is attached to the curved end of the horseshoe.
    Ray Hutton, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Cut out the rows of hearts, leaving the straight edges attached.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The length of time a tick has been attached to you matters.
    Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The holes were likely present to attach one of those devices to the boat.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The heads themselves were an inch or two long, with flat backs and a neck attached.
    Merilee Grindle, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023
  • And be mindful of any gift tags that might still be attached.
    Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Was she attached as a writer as well, or just as a star?
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Collars came in stiffer fabric and attached to the rest of the body with buttons.
    Melvin Backman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
  • To make the place cards, cut feathers from paper and use a glue gun to attach them to a wine cork.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The project is in its early stages and doesn’t have an outlet attached yet.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Though, none of the original cast is attached to the spinoff as of yet and NBC has not yet named a lead star.
    Breanna Bell, Variety, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Its six hinging props are spaced on two extensions to the front, two on the wingtips, and two attached to the tail.
    Marc Wortman, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Should the toothpick be clean, slightly moist or have a few crumbs attached?
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The soldiers blindfold me and attach a numbered bracelet to one wrist.
    Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
  • His parents had attached an AirTag to the inside of their son's shoe to track him in the case of an emergency.
    Christina Coulter, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Open the faucet attached to the frozen pipe to allow water to flow through and relieve pressure buildup.
    Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The motor is mounted on a mast below the water and has fins attached to its sides.
    Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 25 Feb. 2024
  • These earplugs come with a clip-on carry case to attach to your carry-on bag, purse, or keys.
    Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
  • These were attached to the central metal frame of the sculpture and buried within the rammed earth sculpture.
    Eva Amsen, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • That said, Salmonella can still be present in eggs that still have the bloom attached.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Two cranes stood next to the rocket with cables attached to lift pieces from where the rocket has stood for more than 40 years.
    Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Pedals in the cockpit control the rudder, which is attached to the vertical part of the tail and can be used to point the nose of the plane left or right.
    David Koenig, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Use the same technique as with the pumpkins, cutting the tile strips apart and attaching them to your item in small sections.
    Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2023
  • As proof, the attorney sent him a copy of his passport with a red flag notice attached.
    Steve Fisher, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
  • So much of my … self-worth is a bit harsh, but so much of my character is attached to being in a band for so long.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Strangers are less likely to touch your baby's hands and face when your baby is attached to you.
    Rebecca Stewart, Parents, 21 Dec. 2023

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