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Definition of: attract
(ə·trakt′) v.t.
1. To draw to or cause to come near by some physical force, as magnetism, and without apparent mechanical connection.
2. To draw, as the admiration or attention of, by some winning influence; allure; entice. See synonyms under ALLURE, DRAW, INTEREST. [<L attractus, pp. of attrahere <ad- toward + trahere draw, drag]
—at·tract′a·ble adjective
—at·tract′a·ble·ness, at·tract′a·bil′i·ty noun
—at·tract′er, at·trac′tor noun
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