verb “attract”
infinitive attract; he attracts; past tense attracted; past part. attracted; ger. attracting
- to draw someone or something to a place or activity
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The bright lights of the city attracted many visitors every night.
- (in the passive in "attracted to") to feel a romantic or sexual interest in someone
She's always been attracted to people with a good sense of humor.
- to cause a specific reaction (e.g. interest or criticism) in people or animals
The bright colors of the flowers attracted the interest of many bees.
- (physics) to cause something to move closer without direct contact
The Earth's gravity attracts objects, pulling them towards its surface.
- to incur (a fee)
Canceling your flight last minute attracts a hefty fee.