attachment Synonyms

attachment Meaning

Wordnet

attachment (n)

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

a supplementary part or accessory

a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding

a connection that fastens things together

faithful support for a cause or political party or religion

the act of attaching or affixing something

the act of fastening things together

Webster

attachment (n.)

The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an attachment to a friend, or to a party.

That by which one thing is attached to another; connection; as, to cut the attachments of a muscle.

Something attached; some adjunct attached to an instrument, machine, or other object; as, a sewing machine attachment (i. e., a device attached to a sewing machine to enable it to do special work, as tucking, etc.).

A seizure or taking into custody by virtue of a legal process.

The writ or percept commanding such seizure or taking.

FAQs About the word attachment

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution, a supplementary part or accessory, a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the

devotion,affection, love, appreciation, regard, longing, liking, enthusiasm, fondness, preference

hate, hostility, hatred, antagonism, antagonism,hatred, hate, hostility, aversion, loathing

The attachment I received contained important financial documents.

I have developed a strong attachment to my dog; he's a loyal companion.

The child expressed an attachment to his favorite stuffed animal.

The attachment to the past can hold us back from moving forward.