Attach To (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be present or associated with an event or entity; "French fries come with the hamburger"; "heart attacks are accompanied by distruction of heart tissue"; "fish usually goes with white wine"; "this kind of vein accompanies certain arteries".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Blissful memories attach to family vacations in the countryside.
- A severe warning usually attaches to this type of medication due to its side effects.
- Financial risks often attach to investments in high-growth industries.
- Celebrity endorsements frequently attach to luxury product brands.
- Negative reviews often attach to movies based on true events.
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Meaning 2
Be part of; "This problem inheres in the design".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The environmental concerns that attach to large-scale industrial projects can be significant.
- Limitations on mobility attach to this type of visa application.
- Responsibilities attach to being an executor of an estate, and the role should not be taken lightly.
- Disadvantages attach to having a short attention span, as one tends to miss crucial information.
- Liabilities attach to owning an old home, such as structural damage and high maintenance costs.