English

Etymology
From Latin attractum, past participle of attrahere.

Verb
en-verb

1. To pull toward without touching

#: A magnet attracts iron filings

1. To arouse interest or desire

#: Advertising is designed to attract customers

1. To bring upon oneself

#: Bizarre behavior is sure to attract attention

Related terms
attraction
attractive

Translations

German: anziehen (1, 2)
Japanese: ����� (hikitsukeru)
Dutch: aantrekken (1, 2)
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Korean: �� (kkeulda)
Telugu: ��ర�షి��� (aakarshinchu) (1, 2, 3)

fa:attract
fr:attract
gl:attract
io:attract
id:attract
it:attract
hu:attract
ja:attract
pt:attract
fi:attract
ta:attract
te:attract
vi:attract
zh:attract

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