verb

attract

uh-TRAKT

verb

To pull something toward oneself, especially by a physical or magnetic force.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

To draw interest, attention, or liking from someone.

"The bright storefront attracted plenty of curious shoppers."

"He was immediately attracted to her sense of humor."

How to Use Attract

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo pull something or someone closer, whether physically, through interest, or romantically.

Common pairings

attract attention attract customers attract criticism

Word Forms

attracted past tense, attract plural, attracted plural, attracts singular, attract singular, attracted singular, attractest singular, attractedst singular, attracteth singular

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Etymology

From Latin attrahere, "to draw toward," from ad- ("to") plus trahere ("to draw, pull").

Synonyms

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allure draw

Antonyms

repel chase

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