Attract meaning in English

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Definition

to attract (attention): to gain, to get, to draw (attention) verb
I tried to attract his attention, but he didn't see me. I jumped up and down so he would notice me, but he didn't.
(I'm) attracted (to her): (I) find (her) attractive, good-looking adjective
Philip thinks that most women are attracted to him. He thinks they all find him really attractive.

Examples

  • "I find myself strangely attracted to you, and I am curious to learn about your marital status and sexual orientation, but that must wait."
  • "Attract more customers and satisfy your staff"
  • "I was on my way out, but let's just say, something attracted my attention."
  • "Time will tell if the project is a commercial success, but the Delavigne Gallery has already attracted enough plaudits to make it one of New York's newest and most exciting landmarks."
  • "Wellington, the capital, is attracting a lot of foreign investment these days."
  • "I pretend to detest Philip Cheeter, but I'm secretly very attracted to him. In fact, I would like to meet him later by the bushes for a few drinks-"
  • "Also, I know that Philip is very attracted to the woman in the corner."
  • "The company I work for attracts a lot of spies."
  • "You can see that I've typed the date in capital letters in the hopes of attracting your attention."
Exercise 1
Philip's main criticism of Susie is that she is pretentious, or "stuck up".

Choose the lines from the dialogue which support Philip's argument that Susie is "stuck up":

Be careful, there may be more than one correct choice!
Philip's main criticism of Susie is that she is pretentious, or "stuck up".

Choose the lines from the dialogue which support Philip's argument that Susie is "stuck up":

Be careful, there may be more than one correct choice!
This comment indicates that Philip finds Susie to be pretentious or "stuck up". Philip sarcastically imitates Susie's British accent and makes reference to her relationship with the Queen of England.
This comment indicates that Philip finds Susie to be pretentious or "stuck up". Philip declares that Susie feels she is "better than everyone" which is a very clear indication that he considers Susie to be pretentious or "stuck up".
This line doesn't suggest that Philip considers Susie to be "stuck up" or "pretentious". To be "attracted" to someone is to desire their company or find them appealing.
This line doesn't suggest that Philip considers Susie to be "stuck up" or "pretentious". To "pretend" is to "make believe", "imagine" or "simulate" in this context.
Exercise 2
Philip's main criticism of Susie is that she is pretentious, or stuck up.

Choose the lines from the dialogue which support Philip's argument that Susie is "stuck up"

There may be more than one correct choice!
Philip's main criticism of Susie is that she is pretentious, or stuck up.

Choose the lines from the dialogue which support Philip's argument that Susie is "stuck up"

There may be more than one correct choice!
This line doesn't suggest that Philip considers Susie to be "stuck up" or "pretentious". To "pretend" is to "make believe", "imagine" or "simulate" in this context.
This comment indicates that Philip finds Susie to be pretentious or "stuck up". Philip sarcastically imitates Susie's British accent and makes reference to her relationship with the Queen of England.
This comment indicates that Philip finds Susie to be pretentious or "stuck up". Philip declares that Susie feels she is "better than everyone" which is a very clear indication that he considers Susie to be pretentious or "stuck up".
This line doesn't suggest that Philip considers Susie to be "stuck up" or "pretentious". To be "attracted" to someone is to desire their company or find them appealing.
Exercise 3
Shopkeeper: So what's your ? Kidnapping? Drug dealing? ?
Brian: Industrial espionage. The company I work for a lot of spies.
Shopkeeper: So what's your line of work ? Kidnapping? Drug dealing? Blackmail ?
Brian: Industrial espionage. The company I work for attracts a lot of spies.

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