attract

verb
UK: /əˈtrækt/
US: /əˈtrækt/

  1. To cause someone to like or be interested in something or someone.

    1. Bright colors attract attention from children. [ ] [ ]
    2. The exciting opportunity to learn and grow will attract ambitious candidates to the company. [ ] [ ]

  2. To pull or draw someone or something towards something else, usually by a physical force.

    1. Magnets attract metal objects easily at any time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Dark colors attract more heat from the sun, especially during summer days. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

draw appeal pull entice lure
attract adjective

  1. Having qualities that draw interest, attention, or desire.

    1. She is an attract person, everyone likes her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The attract aroma of freshly baked bread filled the entire kitchen every morning. [ ] [ ]
attract intransitive-verb

  1. To cause something to come to you.

    1. You attract what you fear, so be positive. [ ] [ ]
    2. By being positive, I attract good things into my life. [ ] [ ]
attract transitive-verb

  1. To pull into something; to cause an impact.

    1. The moon's gravity can attract tides. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company hopes their new product will attract a new audience. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "attract" in English means: To cause someone to like or be interested in something or someone., To pull or draw someone or something towards something else, usually by a physical force..

The phonetic transcription of "attract" is /əˈtrækt/ in British English and /əˈtrækt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "attract": draw, appeal, pull, entice, lure.

Example usage of "attract": "Bright colors attract attention from children.". More examples on the page.