Definitions for attracts

attracts at·tract

Spelling: [uh-trakt]
IPA: /əˈtrækt/

Attracts is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 128 anagrams from letters in attracts (aacrsttt).

Definitions for attracts

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 attracts

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 attracts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for attracts
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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