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attach vs enclose

Both 'attach' and 'enclose' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Attach' is used when you want to connect or fasten something to another object, while 'enclose' is used when you want to include something with a letter or package. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1011 views

attach

Correct. 'Attach' is commonly used when you want to connect or fasten something to another object.

Use 'attach' when you want to physically connect or fasten one object to another. For example, 'Please attach the file to the email.'

Examples:

Please attach the document to the application form.
You can attach the photo to the frame using tape.
Attach the key to the keychain.
Make sure to attach the receipt to the expense report.
Attach the cover letter to your resume.

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Member States are urged to attach greater importance to integrated strategies for revitalising relations between towns and rural areas.
When we do indeed focus upon money, we shall be able to attach some real figures to inequality.
Please attach also the contractual agreements to the notification.
Details of the procedurePlease attach copies of any supporting documentation. C..
We need to attach the wheel to something that spins around.
2. It is prohibited to attach strengthening ropes inside the codend.
If yes, attach a copy of the relevant decision.
If yes, please attach copies of the relevant texts.
Please attach any photographic evidence provided, which might be helpful in identifying the person concerned.
If yes, please attach copies of correspondence.
Details of specialised operations authorisation held (attach authorisations, if applicable)
Please attach a copy of your Member State specific terms and conditions required to be signed by account holders.
We have no idea how to attach things to our bodies.
To attach the contents of this directory, either attach the files in this directory individually, or create an archive of the directory and attach it.
Her attorneys threatened to attach his negative.
Participants also love to attach memories to places.
These people attach a part of themselves To their collection.
Most political groups attach high importance to this.
But you could attach a small explosive to it.
I tried using JSOC to attach some names, but all the calls came back unlisted.

Alternatives:

Connect
Fasten
Join
Link
Secure

enclose

Correct. 'Enclose' is commonly used when you want to include something with a letter or package.

Use 'enclose' when you want to add something, such as a document or a gift, with a letter or package. For example, 'Please enclose a copy of your ID with the application.'

Examples:

Please enclose a check with your order.
Remember to enclose the warranty card in the box.
The invitation should enclose a map to the venue.
Enclose a note with the gift explaining its significance.
Don't forget to enclose the return slip in the package.

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In case the carriers want to bid on permitted combinations of tenders, they still have to enclose tender budgets for each separate route area.
I don't know Osborne's. I can enclose a letter for him in Roger's.
Alternatively, manufacturers may determine hypothetical anchorage positions for testing in order to enclose the maximum number of real anchorage points.
You can make something property if you can build a fence for it, you can enclose something, if you can build a wall around it.
Enclose noisy equipment/operation in a separate structure/unit
Aliens shall enclose the following documents with the application:
Please enclose with this notification one of the following:
If the form is addressed to a French institution, please enclose a form' E 403 Annex' if the person concerned attends vocational training.
Do you want to enclose a note?
If a < γ then the measurement field of view γm must be large enough to fully enclose the source but is otherwise not limited and may be larger than γ.
If yes, please enclose a court order or agreement in court or any other official document, which is the ground for awarded alimony.
For Spanish institutions enclose a photocopy of the Spanish sailor's book or books if the relevant institution is the ISM (Instituto Nacional de la Marina - Mariners' Social Institute), or if the relevant scheme is the Special Scheme for Mariners.
(3) Enclose three colour negatives showing one side of the vessel (the markings must be legible).
Enclose a driving schedule to permit verification of compliance with the Community legislation on driving and rest periods
Please enclose a photo.
I'll have to enclose a check first.
Please enclose all relevant certificates
Can you enclose a pressed flower?
In the case of applying for military survivor's pension payable to the survivor of a missing professional soldier, please enclose a document confirming the fact of his/ her being missing...

Alternatives:

Include
Add
Attach
Append
Place inside

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