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Meaning of Attract
The primary meaning of the word "attract" is to draw someone or something towards something else.
Definitions
- To draw someone or something towards something else by exerting a force or influence
- * To interest or engage someone's attention
- * To pull or draw something towards something else
Etymology of Attract
The word "attract" comes from the Latin words "ad" meaning "to" and "trahere" meaning "to pull"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of drawing or pulling something towards something else
Example Uses
- The beautiful scenery attracted many tourists to the area
- * The company's new product attracted a lot of attention from investors
- * The magnet attracted the iron filings