attached
Translation
attached, fond of, assigned
Examples
Please find the attached file.
Please find the attached file.
He is very attached to his family.
He is very attached to his family.
She was attached to the research team.
She was attached to the research team.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb./sth.)) feeling emotionally close to (sb./sth.) He is very attached to his family.
((to sth.)) assigned to (a group or organization) She was attached to the research team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connected, joined, fond; Antonyms: detached, separate
Etymology
From Old French 'atachier' (to fasten), from 'a-' (to) + a Germanic root related to 'stake'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'attaching' a tag to something. It can be a physical tag (like a file) or an emotional tag (fondness).