affix

see definition of affix

verbattach or stick

Synonyms for affix

verb attach or stick

Antonyms for affix

adding

verb. adjoin, increase; make further comment

adds

verb. adjoin, increase; make further comment

adjoin

verb. attach

annex

noun. something added; extension

annex

verb. join or add

Word Origin & History

1530s, from Medieval Latin affixare, frequentative of Latin affigere (past participle affixus) "fasten to, attach," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + figere "fasten" (see fix (v.)).

First used by Scottish writers and perhaps from Middle French affixer, a temporarily re-Latinized spelling of Old French afichier (Modern French afficher). Related: Affixed; affixing.

Example Sentences for affix

These are, however, reports to which I do not affix much credit.

To neither did he affix his name, but the latter was said to be by “a Gentleman of Oxford.”

Affix them to the bench by nails or screws, preferably the latter.

On the right is the pear-tree, to which later on we have to affix a captive pear.

The Father of his Country did not affix his revered name to so palpable an absurdity.

It is also used, either alone or with the affix -kah, to signify is it not?

It is very difficult to affix a date to any relic of that dim past.

Here, then, I affix the name by which is known all the surrounding region.

Generally used with the affix of bloke when referring to a man.

Augusta proceeded to affix it to the letter, which she then gave to Nancy.

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