attract — to cause someone or something to come to a place or take part in something by offering something interesting or enjoyable
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause someone or something to come to a place or take part in something by offering something interesting or enjoyable
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtrækt/
Example Sentences
- My cooking only attracts flies and food critics... both are equally annoying.
- The new shopping mall attracts thousands of visitors every day.
- His weird dance moves attract more laughter than admirers.
attract
VERB[/əˈtrækt/]
to cause someone or something to come to a place or take part in something by offering something interesting or enjoyable
Street performer's juggling act attracts a huge crowd in the plaza.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'attrahere', combining 'ad-' (to) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull). The word entered Middle English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe the action of drawing something toward oneself.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + trahere (draw/pull) = attract (to draw toward)
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📝Examples
“My cooking only attracts flies and food critics... both are equally annoying.”
“The new shopping mall attracts thousands of visitors every day.”
“His weird dance moves attract more laughter than admirers.”
“Scientists are studying what attracts certain animals to migrate.”
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