付ける — meaning in English

English meaning

• attach verb To fasten or connect one thing to another, physically or figuratively.
• place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

付ける is used for these senses in English:

• attach (transitive) To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).
• place (ergative) To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).
• stick (dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.
• switch on (transitive) To start or enable a device by turning a switch or a lever.

attach — full definition

1. verb To fasten or connect one thing to another, physically or figuratively.
2. verb To include a file along with an email or other digital message.
3. verb To come into legal force or effect.

place — full definition

1. noun A particular area, location, or spot.
2. noun A person's position or role, such as in a competition, organization, or in line.
3. verb To put something or someone in a particular location.
4. verb To achieve a certain rank or position in a competition.

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