attract Definition
- 1to cause someone or something to come towards you or be interested in you
- 2to have a magnetic effect on someone or something
Using attract: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attract" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The colorful flowers attract bees and butterflies.
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Her outgoing personality attracts many friends.
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The new store is trying to attract customers with a sale.
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The strong magnet attracts metal objects.
attract Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with attract
Example
The bright colors of the painting attracted attention from across the room.
attract business
to bring in customers or clients to a business
Example
The restaurant's unique menu attracted business from all over the city.
to encourage people or organizations to invest money in a business or project
Example
The startup's innovative technology attracted investment from venture capitalists.
Origins of attract
from Latin 'attractus', past participle of 'attrahere', meaning 'to draw to oneself'
Summary: attract in Brief
To 'attract' [əˈtrækt] means to draw someone or something towards you or to be interested in you. It can also refer to having a magnetic effect on someone or something. Examples include attracting bees with colorful flowers, attracting friends with an outgoing personality, and attracting customers with a sale. Phrases like 'attract attention' and 'attract investment' use 'attract' to denote making people notice or pay attention to something, or encouraging investment in a business or project.
