attract

• Verb, das ausdrückt, etwas oder jemanden an sich zu ziehen, anzuziehen oder Interesse und Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.

A verb used to indicate the act of drawing or pulling something toward oneself, or causing interest or attention.

1. Draw attention or interestA2formal

   To cause someone to become interested in or pay attention to something.

   Anziehen

   • The bright colors attract children to the toy store.
   • Her speech attracted a large audience.
   • The museum's new exhibit attracted many visitors.

   Synonymecaptivatecatchdrawengageenticefascinateinterestluretempt

   Antonymeboredeterdiscouragerepel

2. Pull toward physicallyB1formal

   To cause something to move toward or be drawn to something else, often by a physical force.

   Anziehen

   • Magnets attract iron objects.
   • The gravity of the Earth attracts objects toward its center.
   • Opposite electrical charges attract each other.

   Synonymedragdrawhaulmagnetizepulltug

   Antonymerepelrepulse

3. Romantic or personal appealA2informal

   To cause someone to feel a romantic or personal interest in another person.

   Anziehen

   • He was attracted to her sense of humor.
   • She finds confidence attractive in a partner.
   • They were immediately attracted to each other at the party.

   Synonymeallurebewitchcaptivatecharmdrawenchantenticefascinate

   Antonymedisgustoffendput offrepelturn off