Definitions for attract

attract at·tract

Spelling: [uh-trakt]
IPA: /əˈtrækt/

Attract is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 59 anagrams from letters in attract (aacrttt).

Definitions for attract

verb (used with object)

  1. to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel):
  2. to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration; allure; invite:

verb (used without object)

  1. to possess or exert the power of attraction.

Origin of attract

1400-50; late Middle English Latin attractus drawn to (past participle of attrahere), equivalent to at- at- + trac- (variant stem of trahere to draw) + -tus past partic

Examples for attract

However little one desires to attract, one may at least wish one's hat to be straight.

They dye their hair and alter their clothes, but not enough to attract attention from authorities.

And, if we do, it is doubtful if we can attract their attention.

Finally Number Thirteen cracked his long whip to attract their attention.

Not all Israeli gay propaganda is pinkwashing—a lot of it is good, old-fashioned PR to attract gay tourist dollars to Tel Aviv.

Cold War fears could be manipulated through misleading art to attract readers to daunting material.

As we approach the rumble of guns grows louder and alternates with the whir of cannonballs, which begin to attract his attention.

Whatever the motive for his masquerade, it was not to attract anything feminine.

Who helps build convention centers and adjacent hotels so cities can attract convention business?

There will be nothing to attract these poor children to one centre.

Word Value for attract
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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