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| 1. | [ noun ] the force by which one object attracts another | |
| Synonyms: | attractive_force | |
| Related terms: | repulsion force chemical_bond magnetism gravity van_der_Waal's_forces affinity attract | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts | |
| Synonyms: | attractiveness | |
| Examples: | "her personality held a strange attraction for him" |
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| Related terms: | quality binding lure drawing_power allure affinity fascination show-stopper attract | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (performing arts) an entertainment that is offered to the public | |
| Related terms: | show travelogue counterattraction attract | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts | |
| Synonyms: | attracter attractor magnet attractive_feature | |
| Examples: | "flowers are an attractor for bees" |
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| Related terms: | feature attention attract | |
| 5. | [ noun ] an entertainer who attracts large audiences | |
| Synonyms: | draw attracter attractor drawing_card | |
| Examples: | "he was the biggest drawing card they had" |
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| Related terms: | entertainer attract | |
| Similar spelling: |
attract attractive attractor attractively attracter ataractic attractable atrocity atrocious atrociousness |
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