To attract
Example: The design attracts attention with its simplicity
Definition
"To attract" means to draw interest, attention, or a physical force towards oneself or something else. It often describes the action of appealing to senses, emotions, or curiosity, as in the phrase: The design attracts attention with its simplicity.
Etymology
The verb "to attract" originates from the Latin word 'attrahere,' which combines 'ad-' meaning 'toward' and 'trahere' meaning 'to draw or pull.' Did you know? The word has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe the act of pulling or drawing something closer.
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"To attract" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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