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- pronunciation:
traekt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
attracts, attracting, attracted |
| definition 1: |
to cause to come near, as by some special quality or action.
Magnets attract anything made of iron or steel.
- synonyms:
- allure, catch, lure, pull
- antonyms:
- put off, repel, repulse
- similar words:
- attach, beckon, call, draw, engage, enthrall, inveigle, magnetize, tempt
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| definition 2: |
to gain the attention or admiration of.
The fight in the hallway attracted a crowd of onlookers.He thinks it's his motorcycle that attracts women to him.- synonyms:
- draw
- antonyms:
- repel
- similar words:
- allure, captivate, catch, charm, enthrall, entice, fascinate, induce, intrigue, invite, take, tempt
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| definition 3: |
to draw (attention or interest).
The new and somewhat bizarre exhibit attracted a lot of attention.He hoped his presentation would attract interest in his project, but it seemed to have failed.- similar words:
- engage
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| related words: |
arrest, bait, interest, lure |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to have or use the power of attraction.
Perfume can either attract or repel.- synonyms:
- beckon, fascinate
- antonyms:
- repel
- similar words:
- allure, appeal, charm
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| related words: |
draw, romance |
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| derivations: |
attractable (adj.), attractor (attracter) (n.) |
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