attract
US
/əˈtrækt/
UK
/əˈtrækt/
Meaning
To make someone interested in something or cause someone or something to move toward you.
किसी की रुचि जगाना या किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ को अपनी ओर खींचना।
Examples
“The museum attracts thousands of visitors every year.”
“Bright colors can attract a child’s attention.”
“The attractive design helped the new café stand out.”
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Not natural: The advertisement attracted to many customers.
Better: The advertisement attracted many customers.
Attract takes a direct object; do not put “to” before the person or thing attracted.
Attract के बाद व्यक्ति या चीज़ सीधे आती है; उसके पहले “to” नहीं लगाते।
Not natural: I am attractive to classical music.
Better: I am attracted to classical music.
Use “attracted” to describe your interest; “attractive” describes something that causes interest.
अपनी रुचि बताने के लिए “attracted” कहें; “attractive” उस चीज़ के लिए है जो रुचि जगाती है।
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Learner tip
Use “attract” for what draws interest; use “be attracted to” for the person who feels interested.
रुचि खींचने वाली चीज़ के लिए “attract” और रुचि महसूस करने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए “be attracted to” इस्तेमाल करें।