attract

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия притягивания или привлечения чего-либо к себе, а также вызывания интереса или внимания.

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.

   Привлекать

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

   Synonymscaptivatecatchdrawengageenticefascinateinterestluretempt

   Antonymsboredeterdiscouragerepel

2. Pull toward physicallyB1formal

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

   Притягивать

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

   Synonymsdragdrawhaulmagnetizepulltug

   Antonymsrepelrepulse

3. Romantic or personal appealA2informal

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

   Привлекать

   • 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.

   Synonymsallurebewitchcaptivatecharmdrawenchantenticefascinate

   Antonymsdisgustoffendput offrepelturn off