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Definition attract in British English

attract verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈtrækt/
1

to make someone interested in something so that they do it or come to see or hear it

Example

The show attracts viewers from all walks of life.

Example

They hope to attract more foreign investors.

Example

Tourists are attracted by its endless sandy beaches and perfect weather.

Example

What first attracted you to the study of Buddhism?

Synonyms and related words
inspire attract interest
1.1

to produce or cause an interest in something or someone, or have an opinion about them

Example

Their behaviour has attracted considerable public criticism.

Example

Their attempts to attract the support of peasants and workers failed.

Example

They tried to leave the hotel without attracting anyone's attention.

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inspire attract interest
2

to interest someone in a romantic or sexual way

Example

She's never had any trouble attracting men.

Example

She's old enough now to be attracted to boys.

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on the pull arouse desire
3

to make something move near someone or something

Example

Insects are often attracted by scents that aren't obvious to us.

Example

the electromagnetic force that makes magnets attract pins

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make towards
Definition attract in British English