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- DictionaryAt·tract/əˈtrak(t)/
verb
- 1. cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, favorable conditions, or opportunities: "a campaign to attract more visitors to West Virginia"
Definitions of attract. verb. exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away. “the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies” see more. verb. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes. synonyms: draw, draw in, pull, pull in. draw in, retract.
Check pronunciation: attract. Definition of attract verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
4 days ago · 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 make people come to a place or do a particular thing by being interesting, enjoyable, etc: The castle attracts more than 300,000 visitors a year. We need to attract more science graduates to teaching. Fewer examples. The shop is keen to attract new customers. The new bar aims to attract a younger clientele.
verb (used with object) to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel ): The gravitational force of the earth attracts smaller bodies to it.
v.tr. 1. To cause to draw near or adhere by physical force: Magnetic poles are attracted to their opposites. 2. To arouse or compel the interest, admiration, or attention of: We were attracted by the display of lights. v.intr. To possess or use the power of attraction.
1. a : to cause (someone) to choose to do or be involved in something. The company has a difficult time attracting good employees because of its poor pay and benefits. The chance to travel around the world attracted me to a career as a flight attendant. b : to cause (someone) to like or be interested in something — usually used as (be) attracted.
