attract

Universal Words verb [VN] 1 [usuallypassive] ~ sb (to sb/sth) if you are attracted by sth, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by sb, you like or admire them: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. * What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. 2 ~ sb/sth (to sth) to make sb/sth come somewhere or take part in sth: The warm damp air attracts a lot of mosquitoes. * The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. 3 to make people have a particular reaction: This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. * His comments were bound to attract criticism. * She tried to attract the attention of the waiter. 4 (physics) if a MAGNET or GRAVITY attracts sth, it makes it move towards it OPPREPEL IDIOMS see OPPOSITEn.