annex
Translation
to annex, to attach, to append
Examples
The country decided to annex the small territory.
The country decided to annex the small territory.
He annexed a copy of the contract to the letter.
He annexed a copy of the contract to the letter.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take control of a country, region, etc. The country decided to annex the small territory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seize, conquer, append, attach; Antonyms: cede, release
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'nectere' (to bind). Literally 'to bind to'.
Memory Tips
Think 'add next'. To annex a territory is to 'add' it 'next' to your country.