ATTRACT


Meaning of ATTRACT in English

— attractable , adj. — attractableness , n. — attractingly , adv. — attractor, attracter , n.

/euh trakt"/ , v.t.

1. to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel ): The gravitational force of the earth attracts smaller bodies to it.

2. to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration; allure; invite: to attract attention; to attract admirers by one's charm.

v.i.

3. to possess or exert the power of attraction.

[ 1400-50; late ME attractus drawn to (ptp. of attrahere ), equiv. to at- AT- + trac- (var. s. of trahere to draw) + -tus ptp. suffix ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .