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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
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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 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- attractable adjective
- attractableness noun
- attractingly adverb
- attractor noun
- attracter noun
- reattract verb (used with object)
- unattractable adjective
- unattracted adjective
- unattracting adjective
- ²¹³Ùˈ³Ù°ù²¹³¦³Ù²¹²ú±ô±ğ adjective
- ²¹³Ùˈ³Ù°ù²¹³¦³Ù´Ç°ù noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of attract1
Example Sentences
Fox imagines his girls as Balthusian waifs, attracting him with a distracted air of seduction.
But online footage from witnesses show a nearly vacant venue, a stark contrast to the large crowds the venue typically attracts.
"The buildings that once graced Somalia before the war were not only beautiful but also attracted attention due to their Italian-style architecture, which was rare in Africa at that time," he tells the BBC.
Emma says she's surprised by the level of anger they sometimes attract.
Fifa, the source said, would have initially been hoping to attract more interest from broadcasters and sponsors, but may have sought help from the Saudis.
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