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1. 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 sorrow to an instrument; to affix one's name to a writing. 2. To fix or fasten in any way; to attach physically. "Should they [caterpillars] affix them to the leaves of a plant improper for their food." (Ray) 3. To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a face; to affix ridicule or blame to any one. 4. To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon; as, eyes affixed upon the ground. Synonym: To attach, subjoin, connect, annex, unite. Origin: LL. Affixare, L. Affixus, p. P. Of affigere to fasten to; ad + figere to fasten: cf. OE. Affichen, F. Afficher, ultimately fr. L. Affigere. See Fix. Source: Websters Vocabulary
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