Synonyms of attached

attached 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈtacht 

as in inclined

having a liking or affection

was rather attached to her old stuffed animals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inclined
• fond
• affected
• partial
• gone (on)
• big on
• eager
• mad (about)
• enamored
• enthusiastic
• excited
• enraptured
• crazy (about or over)
• infatuated
• desirous
• keen
• nuts (about)
• gung ho

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allergic
• averse
• indifferent
• cool
• uninterested
• apathetic
• hostile
• contemptuous
• scornful
• disdainful
• antagonistic
• disinclined
• alienated
• disaffected
• disenchanted
• antipathetic
• estranged

attached

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verb

past tense of attach

1

as in affixed

to cause (something) to hold to another

you can attach the buttons to the puppet with fabric glue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affixed
• tied
• glued
• connected
• fastened
• clipped
• linked
• strapped
• fixed
• adhered
• bent
• pinned
• stuck
• clamped
• tacked
• stapled
• screwed
• harnessed
• pasted
• clasped
• riveted
• latched
• hung
• tackled
• clenched
• lashed
• nailed
• cinched
• shackled
• clinched
• bolted
• plastered
• yoked
• joined
• laced
• united
• reattached
• toggled
• hasped
• coapted
• refastened
• resecured
• buttoned
• reaffixed
• refixed
• battened
• belayed
• did up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detached
• divided
• separated
• unhooked
• severed
• unfastened
• disconnected
• split
• divorced
• dissociated
• undid
• parted
• uncoupled
• broke up
• disjoined
• sundered
• dissevered
• loosened
• disjointed
• disunited
• loosed
• unlinked
• untied
• unyoked
• unbound
• unlashed
• unfixed

2

as in appointed

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

attached the colonel to the new regiment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointed
• nominated
• assigned
• named
• constituted
• designated
• commissioned
• placed
• detailed
• authorized
• delegated
• created
• inducted
• installed
• elected
• chose
• selected
• instituted
• ordained
• crowned
• consecrated
• inaugurated
• anointed
• destined
• deputed
• deputized
• invested
• made
• drafted
• enthroned
• instated
• voted (in)
• singled (out)
• throned
• handpicked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissed
• discharged
• fired
• expelled
• removed
• displaced
• ejected
• deposed
• threw out
• evicted
• dethroned
• ousted
• unseated
• overthrew
• blackballed
• unmade
• uncrowned

3

as in confiscated

to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority

attached the house for nonpayment of property taxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confiscated
• sequestered
• expropriated
• seized
• usurped
• appropriated
• preempted
• garnisheed
• commandeered
• arrogated
• took over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rendered
• released
• delivered
• yielded
• surrendered
• turned over
• forfeited
• gave up
• relinquished
• ceded
• handed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attached

Adjective

Just beyond is a combination hallway-mudroom that leads to the attached two-car garage and a half bath. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Following sustained success, businesses can become attached to their brand messaging. — Andrea Aker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Verb

Judge Olmedo ruled Tuesday that Burke could be uncuffed, but his waist shackle had to be attached to his chair. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Spanning nearly two decades from 1947 to 1964, the movie is being written by Oscar-winning writer Christopher Hampton and has Anne Fontaine attached to direct. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 July 2026