attract (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈtrækt/
Definition
To draw by a physical or metaphorical force; to cause to come to a place or person by offering something of interest or advantage.
Examples
The museum hopes the new exhibit will attract more visitors.
Her calm demeanor attracted the attention of the police.
How to Use attract
- attract attention (collocation)
- To make people notice something or someone. — "The unusual outfit attracted the attention of the fashion police."
- attract [someone/something] to [a place/thing] (prepositional phrase)
- To cause someone or something to come to a particular place or be interested in something. — "The free samples were designed to attract customers to the new store."
- attract [something] (collocation)
- To draw or pull something towards oneself or itself. — "The magnets will attract the metal filings."
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