attach

To fasten, join, or connect one physical object to another.

• He used small screws to attach the metal bracket to the wall.

• Can this lens attach securely to older camera bodies?

To add an electronic document or file to an email or message.

• Please attach your resume to the email before sending the application.

• Did you remember to attach the revised spreadsheet?

To assign or ascribe a specific quality, feeling, or importance to something.

• Many voters attach great significance to the candidate's previous business experience.

• No real blame should be attached to the junior staff members.

To join or associate oneself closely with a particular group, person, or organization.

• During the conference, the young researcher attached herself to the senior laboratory team.

• Several volunteers attached themselves to our local relief effort.