attract

CEFRB1

/əˈtɹækt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make someone or something want to come closer or join.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.

Examples

  • Children often cry just to attract attention.

  • I want to build my corporate site to attract customers.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To incur.

  2. To pull toward without touching.

More examples

In context

  • If you want to attract customers you need to advertise.

  • A magnet attracts iron filings.

  • Advertising is designed to attract customers.

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Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From Latin attractus, past participle of attrahere (“to draw to, attract”), from ad (“to”) + trahere (“to draw”).