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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)
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Derived Forms
- atˈtractable, adjective
- atˈtractor, noun
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Other Words From
- at·tracta·ble adjective
- at·tracta·ble·ness noun
- at·tracting·ly adverb
- at·tractor at·tracter noun
- reat·tract verb (used with object)
- unat·tracta·ble adjective
- unat·tracted adjective
- unat·tracting adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of attract1
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Example Sentences
Cold War fears could be manipulated through misleading art to attract readers to daunting material.
Not all Israeli gay propaganda is pinkwashing—a lot of it is good, old-fashioned PR to attract gay tourist dollars to Tel Aviv.
They dye their hair and alter their clothes, but not enough to attract attention from authorities.
Who helps build convention centers and adjacent hotels so cities can attract convention business?
As we approach the rumble of guns grows louder and alternates with the whir of cannonballs, which begin to attract his attention.
Personally, the English do not attract nor shine; but collectively they are a race to make their mark on the destinies of mankind.
A Cremona Violin is, to a rich amateur, a loadstone that is sure to attract the shining metal from the depths of his purse.
A young lady so fascinating in mind and person could not but attract much attention.
But the Transient Car bill, as it came to be called, began mysteriously to attract unprecedented attention.
He was entirely neglected, and his Odes, which possessed great merit, failed to attract any attention during his life time.
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