Verbs of Attachment and Separation - Verbs for Attachment

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to attachment such as "connect", "join", and "adhere".

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Verbs of Attachment and Separation
to fix
to fix [verb]

to cause to be firmly fastened or secured

Ex: The carpenter fixed the loose floorboard with nails .
to connect
to connect [verb]

to join two or more things together

Ex: The bridge connects the two sides of the river , providing a passage for pedestrians and vehicles .
to interconnect
to interconnect [verb]

to link together, creating connections or relationships between different parts

Ex: The internet serves as a platform to interconnect people from different parts of the world .
to interlock
to interlock [verb]

to fit or lock together securely, keeping things in a stable or connected position

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to attach
to attach [verb]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: While the team was working , they were attaching labels to the products .
to annex
to annex [verb]

to attach a document to another, especially in formal or legal writings

Ex: In the contract , they decided to annex the updated terms and conditions .
to join
to join [verb]

to be connected or linked together

Ex: The branches of the tree join to create a dense canopy .
to link
to link [verb]

to establish a physical connection or attachment between two or more things

Ex: The train tracks link cities and towns , facilitating transportation between them .
to network
to network [verb]

to link devices or computers in a way that they can send and receive information

Ex: Schools often network computers to create a shared learning environment for students .
to hook up
to hook up [verb]

to link or connect someone or something to another device or system

Ex: The technician will hook up the speakers to the audio system for better sound quality .
to secure
to secure [verb]

to fasten or lock something firmly in place to prevent movement, damage, or unauthorized access

Ex: He secured the ladder to the scaffolding with safety straps before climbing up .
to embed
to embed [verb]

to firmly and deeply fix something in something else

Ex: The gardener chose to embed plant markers in the soil to identify different flower varieties .
to unite
to unite [verb]

to come together and form a single entity

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to weld
to weld [verb]

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

Ex: The automotive technician had to weld the exhaust pipe to fix the leak .
to cement
to cement [verb]

to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material

Ex: The construction crew will cement the foundation blocks for stability .
to stick
to stick [verb]

to fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance

Ex: He tried to stick the poster to the wall with tape .
to glue
to glue [verb]

to connect or attach items by applying a sticky substance

Ex: Make sure to glue the edges of the paper to prevent it from coming apart .
to tape
to tape [verb]

to secure objects together by using an adhesive strip

Ex: The electrician will tape the wires securely to avoid any hazards .
to stitch
to stitch [verb]

to join fabric or material by using a needle and thread

Ex: To mend the ripped seam , make sure to stitch it with a strong thread .
to patch
to patch [verb]

to repair by applying a piece of material to cover a hole or damage

Ex: She decided to patch the worn-out area on the sofa with a matching material .
to label
to label [verb]

to stick or put something such as tag or marker, with a little information written on it, on an object

Ex: The librarian will label each book with its respective category .
to tag
to tag [verb]

to securely attach a small piece of identification or information to an item

Ex: The gardener will tag each plant in the nursery for proper identification .
to unify
to unify [verb]

to join things together into one

Ex: The artist sought to unify different colors and textures in the abstract painting .
to bond
to bond [verb]

to connect things together

Ex: A strong adhesive is used to bond the layers of wood in the construction of the table .
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