attract
verb (used with object)
to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel).
attracts
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present tense formof attract (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The niche, sometimes unbelievable drama of this community attracts rubberneckers who’ve never even attempted German short rows or an Italian bind-off in their lives.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
Today, the so-called Boathouse District is an Olympic training site that attracts Ivy League rowers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The site now attracts volunteers of all ages and hosts activities including bat walks, birdwatching groups and events with schoolchildren aimed at encouraging a lifelong connection with nature.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Stone attracts a lot of attention for her tender age and lavishly produced content.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
It’s the banner that attracts the newspapers: this kind of thing is new, it’s an event, and it promises disruption.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
