— 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 ]