Meaning & Definition of Attract in English

1. Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

• "Her good looks attract the stares of many men"

• "The ad pulled in many potential customers"

• "This pianist pulls huge crowds"

• "The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers"

2. Be attractive to

• "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"

• "The beautiful garden attracted many people"

3. Exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away

• "The gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies"