Meaning of the word attracts in English

What does attracts mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

attracts

US /əˈtrækts/
UK /əˈtrækts/

Verb

1.

cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something pleasing or advantageous

Example:
The new exhibition attracts many visitors.
Her beauty attracts a lot of attention.
2.

exert a force on (an object) that tends to pull it toward the first object

Example:
Magnets attract iron.
Opposites attract.