attract

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone) to choose to do or be involved in something
  • verb: to cause to approach or adhere
  • usually used as '(be) attracted'
  • synonyms: invite, draw, entice

Examples

  • The company has a difficult time 'attracting' good employees because of its poor pay and benefits.

  • The chance to travel around the world 'attracted' me to a career as a flight attendant.

  • The smell of freshly baked cookies 'attracted' the children (to the kitchen).

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Right. But- Yeah, but... Let's do who you are minus the hornet stings. Let's pretend you're not who you are and just try to attract a woman. I tell you what. What if I wore a checkered hat and I smoked a pipe? That'd work. Why would you want a checkered hat and a pipe? You know, for the Sherlock Holmes look. Why would you want to look like Sherlock Holmes? - Who are you trying to attract exactly? - Intelligent women. Okay. I'm just gonna take the photo right now without the makeup... - and see if he likes it. Ready? - Yeah. (..)
    2009 TvShow: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Title: The Waitress Is Getting Married Season: 5 Episode 5