uk / əˈtætʃt / us / əˈtætʃt / be attached to someone/something Add to word list Add to word list to like someone or something very much: The children are very attached to their grandparents. I'm very attached to my old guitar.

1. Fig. to become emotionally involved with someone. Fred seems to have attached himself to a much older woman, who has captured his attention. Somehow, Susan has attached herself emotionally to Tom, and she is distraught over his being away. 2. Fig. to follow after someone; to become a constant companion to someone.