Definition of the word attach

The word "attach" has its roots in Old French and ultimately from the Latin verb "attachare," which means "to join" or "to connect." In the 14th century, the word "attach" entered the English language and initially meant "to fix or fasten something to something else." Over time, its meaning expanded to include "to unite or connect two or more things," as well as "to associate or join forces" in a figurative sense. In the 17th century, the word took on a new connotation, referring to the action of connecting or joining something to a person, often in a hostile or aggressive manner, such as "attaching oneself to a soldier" or "attaching oneself to a particular cause." Today, the word "attach" has many meanings, including its literal sense, as well as figurative senses such as "to become emotionally attached to something or someone."