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attract
to pull something toward oneself or draw interest
Synonyms
- draw
- lure
- entice
Antonyms
- repel
- deter
attract in a sentence
The bright shop window attracted a small crowd of shoppers.
Free samples at the fair are designed to attract customers toward the new bakery stand.
Where it comes from
From Latin attrahere 'to draw toward'
Memory hook
AT-TRACT — AT (to) + TRACT (draw): to draw something to you.
Word parts
- tract — pull, drag
attract: at- (toward) + tract (pull)
Read it in context
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