attract

at-tract · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To cause someone or something to come closer or be interested.

  2. 2.

    To cause a particular reaction or response.

  3. 3.

    (Physics) To exert a force on something that draws it closer.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    attract attention — Draw notice to oneself.
  • •
    opposites attract — Different personalities are often drawn to each other.

Related words

Antonyms: deter, repel, repulse
See also: attracted, attraction, attractive, attracts, repel
Synonyms: allure, draw, entice, pull

Etymology

From Latin attrahere ("to draw toward"), from ad- ("to") + trahere ("to draw, pull").