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/
Korean meaning: 끌어당기다, 매력을 느끼게 하다, 유인하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**트랙**트
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
to cause someone or something to come to a place or take part in something by offering something interesting or enjoyable
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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.
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“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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