Pronunciation

/əˈtræk/

Definitions

• Verb: (at·tract) To draw or pull towards oneself, often by means of something appealing; to have an influence or charm that causes someone to be interested or fascinated.
• Noun: The action or quality of attracting; the power to draw people or things to oneself.

Phrases

• “Be attracted to” implies having a strong interest or preference for something.
• “Drawn to” suggests being involuntarily attracted.
• “Attraction” can refer to a place or event that draws visitors.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The museum’s unique exhibits strongly attract visitors from all over the world.”
• Noun: “The park’s beautiful scenery is a major attraction for nature lovers.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The job offer had a certain magnetic attraction for him.”

Synonyms

• Attractiveness
• Magnetism
• Appeal -引力
• Fascination
• Interest
• Charisma
• Pull
• Lure

Antonyms

• Repel
• Distract
• Detach
• Repulse
• Turn off

Idiomatic expressions

• “Be attracted to someone” (fall in love or have a strong liking)
• “Get attracted to a topic” (become interested or engrossed)
• “Lose one’s attraction” (lose interest or appeal)