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Attract (Verb)

Meaning 1

Exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away; "the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Related Words

  • Attraction (noun)
  • Attractable (adjective)
  • Attractive (adjective)

Meaning 2

Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "Her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "The ad pulled in many potential customers"; "This pianist pulls huge crowds"; "The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Draw
  • Pull
  • Pull In
  • Draw In

Antonyms

  • Repel

Hypernyms

  • Draw

Hyponyms

  • Retract
  • Arrest
  • Get

Related Words

  • Attraction (noun)
  • Attractive (adjective)

Meaning 3

Be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

  • Appeal

Antonyms

  • Repel

Hyponyms

  • Bewitch
  • Fascinate
  • Enamour
  • Trance
  • Enamor
  • Captivate
  • Charm
  • Entrance
  • Catch
  • Becharm
  • Beguile
  • Enchant

Related Words

  • Attraction (noun)
  • Attractor (noun)
  • Attractive (adjective)
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