affix
Translation
to attach, to stick, to fasten
Examples
Please affix a stamp to the envelope.
Please affix a stamp to the envelope.
He affixed his signature to the document.
He affixed his signature to the document.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to attach (sth.) to (sth.) Please affix a stamp to the envelope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attach, stick, fasten, join; Antonyms: detach, remove
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'figere' (to fix, fasten). Literally 'to fasten to'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ad-fix' – you are 'adding' and 'fixing' something onto another.