Definition of attract - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
attentiontr. draw notice or a crowd by behaviortr.
- The performer attracts a large audience.
2.
fascinationtr./intr. exert a pleasing or fascinating influencetr./intr.
- The painting attracts art lovers.
3.
emotiontr. draw by emotional or sexual influencetr.
- Her smile can attract anyone.
4.
behaviortr. Rare incur or invite somethingtr. Rare
- His actions attract criticism.
5.
physical forcetr./intr. Rare pull towards without touchingtr./intr. Rare
- Magnets attract iron filings.
Expressions with attract
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people with different traits make good partners
They are so different, but opposites attract.
make people notice someone or something
Bright colors attract attention in the classroom.
make someone notice you or something
She tried to attract the teacher's attention during class.
gain people who regularly support or admire someone
The artist began to attract a following online.
draw customers to a business or service
The new cafe hopes to attract custom with its unique decor.
make people pay attention to someone or something
Her bright dress will attract notice at the party.
Origin of attract
Latin, ad (to) + trahere (draw)
Terms with attract included in their meaning
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communication
exclamation to attract someone's attention
communication
hit something to attract attention
voice
speak loudly to attract attention
bird
birds vocalize to defend territory or attract mates
communication
to tap on a surface to attract attention
promotion
limited-time deal to attract customers
fishing hunting
food used to attract fish or other animals
media
attract or hold someone's attention or interest
attention
attract attention or interest
attraction
attract or draw someone or something
attract attention
attract attention forcefully or proclaim presence
public announcement
announce publicly to attract attention or sales
attract interest
be attractive or interesting to someone
attention
attract someone's attention or interest
attention
attract someone's attention or curiosity
attention
attract your attention or interest
events
attract many people to an event
interest
attract interest or curiosity
marketing
item given without charge to attract customers
attention
cause a disturbance or attract attention
gentle push
push gently to attract attention or prompt action
uniqueness
have unique qualities that attract attention
business
arranged presentation of products or decorations in a shop window to attract buyers
behavior
attract attention from other people and become seen or recognized
Examples of attract in a sentence
His speech attracted a lot of media attention. The melody attracts music enthusiasts. Her charisma attracts many followers. His charisma can attract a large crowd. The music has the power to attract listeners. Her smile tends to attract attention.
The garden attracts many butterflies. The gravitational pull can attract small objects. Static electricity can attract dust particles.
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- French:attirer, charmer, ...
- German:anziehen, faszinieren, ...
- Italian:attirare, attrarre, ...
- Spanish:atraer, cautivar, ...
- Portuguese:atrair, cativar, ...
- Chinese:吸引, 引诱, ...
- Japanese:引きつける, 引き付ける, ...
- Arabic:جَذَبَ, شَدَّ, ...
- Hebrew:לִמְשׁוֹךְ, לְרַתֵּק, ...
- Russian:привлекать, очаровывать, ...
- Ukrainian:привертати, приваблювати, ...
- Hindi:आकर्षित करना, मोहित करना, ...
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