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Definition of affix : 1. That which is affixed; an appendage; esp. one or more letters or syllables added at the end of a word; a suffix; a postfix.
2. To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one.
3. To fix or fasten figuratively; - with on or upon; as, eyes affixed upon the ground.
4. To fix or fasten in any way; to attach physically.
5. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to; to fix to any part of; as, to affix a syllable to a word; to affix a seal to an instrument; to affix one's name to a writing.

Synonyms:

cast up, make up, join on, tag on, enlarge, amplify, sum up, place, add on, tack, stick on, impute, increase, supply, extend, plaster, secure, tack on, moor, hang on, clip, adjoin, append, fix, blame, pin on, give, augment, assemble, assign, plaster over, subjoin

adorn, accompany, second, chaperone, garnish, convoy, add, escort, attend, accessorize, supplement

ally, affiliate, consolidate, amalgamate

cling, hitch, adhere, merge, relate, join, bond, fasten, stick, annex, connect, juxtapose, splice, bind, marry, wed, attach, abut, couple

Usage examples:

• " As you are here," he said, " it is not essential that we meet again; your signature is necessary to this paper; please to affix it without useless delay." - "The Portland Sketch Book", Various.
• By order of the Legate of the Holy Father we affix to this public monument of justice and of wrath, the bull of excommunication against a heretic and rebel. - "Rienzi", Edward Bulwer Lytton.
• The other made out the ticket with deliberation, laboriously counted the change and leisurely went out to the platform to affix the red flag. - "The Long Lane's Turning", Hallie Erminie Rives.