attachment, n. devotedness, [devotion], adherence; adjunct [appendage], appurtenance; [seizure], [distress].

attack, n. [assault], onset, aggression, onslaught, [invasion], escalade, [siege], [descent], [charge], bombardment, fusillade, allonge, oppugnancy; access, [fit].

attack, v. [assault], [assail], [invade], [charge], [beset], [storm], [besiege], bombard, [waylay]; impugn, [censure].

attain, v. [achieve], [compass], [gain].

attainable, a. achievable, compassable, practicable, [obtainable].

attainment, n. [achievement], culmination, acquisition, [accomplishment], [acquirement].

attend, v. [guard], look [after]; [accompany], [escort]; pay [regard], [heed], [listen].

attendant, a. consequent, accompanying, concomitant, attending.

attention, n. [heed], [regard], advertence, [vigilance], circumspection, [consideration], alertness, [watchfulness], [notice]; [civility], [courtesy], deference, devoirs, addresses. Antonyms: [inattention], inadvertence, [slight], [disregard].

attentive, a. [heedful], observant, intent, [mindful], [wary], [alert], circumspect, [watchful]; [courteous], deferential, [considerate]. Antonyms: See inattentive.