Reattach — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈtach/ re·at·tach

Meaning & Definition of Reattach

Reattach (verb)

  1. to attach (something) again
  2. to become attached anew

Reattach (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in resecure, refix

    similar: reaffix, refasten, refix, resecure, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, ally, confederate, league, mate, yoke, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice
    opposite: detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter, break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reattach

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reattach:

reaffix, refasten, refix, resecure, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, ally, confederate, league, mate, yoke, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Reattach

Words with the opposite meaning of Reattach:

detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter, break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Word Forms of Reattach

Inflections: reattached, reattaching, reattaches

Derived words: reattachment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reattach

First known use: 1751

Frequently Asked Questions about Reattach

What does "Reattach" mean?

"Reattach" means to attach (something) again. As a verb, it is defined as: to attach (something) again.

What is another word for "Reattach"?

Other words for "Reattach" include reaffix, refasten, refix, resecure, recombine, reconnect, rejoin and reunify. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reattach" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reattach"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reattach". Common alternatives include reaffix, refasten, refix, resecure, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite and associate.

What is the opposite of "Reattach"?

Antonyms of "Reattach" include detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite and divide.

Is "Reattach" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reattach" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Reattach"?

"Reattach" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈtach/ and divided into syllables as re·at·tach.

What is the origin of the word "Reattach"?

First known use: 1751.

What is another word for "Reattach" meaning "as in resecure, refix"?

When "Reattach" (verb) means as in resecure, refix, synonyms include reaffix, refasten, refix, resecure, recombine and reconnect. Opposites in this sense include detach, disaffiliate, disconnect and disjoin.