verb “attract”
Infinitiv attract; hien attracts; Verg. attracted; Part. Verg. attracted; Ger. attracting
- to draw someone or something to a place or activity
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
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.