become attached

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

To begin to feel affection for someone or something.

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Examples (10)

  • Children often become deeply attached to their favorite toys.
  • I didn't expect to become so attached to my new puppy.
  • Over the years, she has become very attached to the small coastal town where she lives.
  • Be careful, or you'll become attached to the stray cat you've been feeding.
  • It's easy to become attached to people you work with every day.
  • He was surprised at how quickly he became attached to his new colleagues.
  • Try not to become too emotionally attached to the project, as it might be canceled.
  • After living there for a decade, they became strongly attached to the old house.
  • She never thought she would become attached to a fictional character, but the book was so compelling.
  • Is it possible to become attached to a place you've only visited once?