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.

• The scent of fresh bread attracted customers into the bakery.

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."

Synonyms of attract

Words with a similar meaning to attract:

• draw
• appeal
• entice
• lure

Antonyms of attract

Words with the opposite meaning to attract:

• repel
• deter

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