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attract

[ uh-trakt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. 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.

  2. 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)

  1. to possess or exert the power of attraction.

attract

/ əˈٰæ /

verb

  1. to draw (notice, a crowd of observers, etc) to oneself by conspicuous behaviour or appearance (esp in the phrase attract attention )
  2. 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

  3. to possess some property that pulls or draws (something) towards itself

    jam attracts wasps

  4. also intr to exert a pleasing, alluring, or fascinating influence (upon); be attractive (to)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰٲ, adjective
  • ˈٰٴǰ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ٰa· adjective
  • ·ٰa··ness noun
  • ·ٰiԲ· adverb
  • ·ٰtǰ ·ٰİ noun
  • a·ٰ verb (used with object)
  • un·ٰa· adjective
  • ܲa·ٰĻ adjective
  • ܲa·ٰiԲ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of attract1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin attractus “drawn toward,” past participle of attrahere “to draw toward,” from at- at- + trahere “to draw, drag, pull”
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of attract1

C15: from Latin attrahere to draw towards, from trahere to pull
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Director Rebecca Yorke added: "We're also delighted that some filming has taken place at nearby locations and hope that this will attract new visitors to the area and to the Brontë Parsonage Museum."

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"Sam trying hard to attract Indian customers," one user said.

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The most recent rally - last weekend - attracted several hundred thousand people, at the least.

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However, several disappointing meet-ups later, I realized that the men I most hoped to attract were looking for someone 20 to 30 years younger than I am.

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The heavy rains of the last few winters helped nurture scattered wildflower seeds, creating a dazzling burst of flowers in the spring that attracts butterflies and bees to the vivid petals.

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