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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024at•tract /əˈtrækt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- Physicsto cause to approach or come near;
pull:Magnets attract metal objects. - to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses:The hearings attracted a lot of publicity.
at•trac•tor, n. [countable]See -trac-. attract is a verb, attractive is an adjective, attraction is a noun:Magnets attract iron or steel. That actress is very attractive. A feeling of attraction came over her when she met him. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024at•tract (ə trakt′),USA pronunciation v.t. - Physicsto 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. - to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration;
allure; invite:to attract attention; to attract admirers by one's charm. v.i. - to possess or exert the power of attraction.
- Latin attractus drawn to (past participle of attrahere), equivalent. to at- at- + trac- (variant stem of trahere to draw) + -tus past participle suffix
- late Middle English 1400–50
at•tract′a•ble, adj. at•tract′a•ble•ness, n. at•tract′ing•ly, adv. at•trac′tor, at•tract′er, n. |