Complete Definition of "attract"

English

Etymology
From Latin attractum, past participle of attrahere.

Verb
en-verb

  1. To pull toward without touching

#: A magnet attracts iron filings

  1. To arouse interest or desire

#: Advertising is designed to attract customers

  1. To bring upon oneself

#: Bizarre behavior is sure to attract attention

Related terms
attraction
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Translations

German: anziehen (1, 2)
Japanese: ����� (hikitsukeru)
Dutch: aantrekken (1, 2)
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Korean: �� (kkeulda)
Telugu: ��ర�షి��� (aakarshinchu) (1, 2, 3)

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