Attract
/əˈtrækt/
Definitions
To pull or draw towards; to arouse interest or liking.
/əˈtrækt/
To pull or draw towards something; to arouse interest or liking.
The flower's bright colors attract bees.
💡 Simply: To make something come closer or to get someone's attention.
More Examples
The job offer attracted many applicants.
How It's Used
"Magnets attract iron filings."
"The company's new ad campaign aims to attract more customers."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
attract attention
To cause someone to notice something.
"The bright colors of the bird attracted attention."
From Latin *attrahere, from *ad- "to" + *trahere "to pull, draw".
The word 'attract' has been used in similar ways throughout history, referencing the pulling or drawing of something towards something else, whether physical objects or attention.
Memory tip
Think of a magnet attracting metal – that's the pull of attraction.
Word Origin
"to draw to"