to affix, bind, tie something to something else, especially with rope / to attach (durably bind, tie via links of emotional or physical dependence) / to become attached, become fond of (grow emotionally bound to) / to attach, attribute (a certain quality or value to) / to exert oneself, to make an effort, to make a commitment [+ à (object)]; to exert oneself, to make an effort, to make a commitment