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attract
[uh-trakt]
verb (used with object)
to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (repel ).
The gravitational force of the earth attracts smaller bodies to it.
to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration; allure; invite.
to attract attention; to attract admirers by one's charm.
verb (used without object)
to possess or exert the power of attraction.
attract
/ əˈtrækt /
verb
to draw (notice, a crowd of observers, etc) to oneself by conspicuous behaviour or appearance (esp in the phrase attract attention )
(also intr) to exert a force on (a body) that tends to cause an approach or oppose a separation
the gravitational pull of the earth attracts objects to it
to possess some property that pulls or draws (something) towards itself
jam attracts wasps
(also intr) to exert a pleasing, alluring, or fascinating influence (upon); be attractive (to)
Other Word Forms
- attractable adjective
- attractor noun
- attractableness noun
- attractingly adverb
- attracter noun
- reattract verb (used with object)
- unattractable adjective
- unattracted adjective
- unattracting adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of attract1
Example Sentences
The nine-team PWR attracts talent from around the globe, creating a quality and quantity of rugby unrivalled in any other domestic competition and a production line of future Red Roses.
According to Nielsen, the Sept. 23 episode attracted 6.26 million viewers.
Its application it had attracted a large number of objections.
It also said the port would attract more than £6.5bn of investment.
The bigger challenge for long-running titles is attracting new players and going up against the new giants of the games industry.
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