attract
/əˈtrækt/verb
उच्चारण अट्रैक्ट
आकर्षित करना, खींचना
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[T] ~ sb/sth (to sth)
to make somebody or something come somewhere or take part in something; to draw interest
आकर्षित करना, खींचना
- The fair attracted thousands of visitors.
- Bright flowers attract bees.
- The new metro line should attract more passengers.
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- Cheap flights attract tourists to the coast every winter.
- The museum is trying to attract young visitors with free entry.
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[T] ~ sb (to sb/sth) usually passive
to make somebody like, admire or feel interested in something or somebody
(किसी को) आकर्षित या मोहित करना
- She was attracted to the idea of teaching abroad.
- Radhika was attracted to science from an early age.
- Her bright smile attracted everyone in the room.
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- What first attracted you to the idea of becoming a pilot?
- Students are often attracted by courses that promise good jobs.
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[T] ~ sth
(of a magnet or gravity) to pull something towards itself
(चुंबक, गुरुत्वाकर्षण का) खींचना
- A magnet attracts iron.
- The sun's gravity attracts all the planets in the solar system.
- Opposite poles of two magnets attract each other.
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- Rub the comb on dry hair and it will attract small bits of paper.
- The Earth attracts the moon with a force called gravity.
Opposite repel
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attract + object
Attract means to make someone or something come near or take an interest. It is always transitive.
'Attract' का अर्थ किसी को पास लाना या रुचि जगाना है। यह सदैव सकर्मक है।
- Sweets attract flies.
- The fair attracted thousands of visitors.
be attracted to sb / sth
Be attracted to shows that a person feels drawn to someone or something; the preposition is to.
'Be attracted to' दिखाता है कि कोई व्यक्ति किसी की ओर खिंचा है; preposition 'to' है।
- Radhika was attracted to science from childhood.
- He was attracted to the idea of teaching.
attract attention / interest / support
Attract is common with abstract nouns such as attention, interest and criticism.
'Attract' भाव-वाचक संज्ञाओं जैसे attention, interest और criticism के साथ आम है।
- Her speech attracted much attention.
- The scheme attracted support from farmers.
attract (physics) / attraction
In physics, a magnet attracts iron; the noun is attraction.
भौतिकी में चुंबक लोहे को आकर्षित करता है; noun 'attraction' है।
- Magnets attract iron.
- The Taj Mahal is a tourist attraction.
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attract + noun
attentiontouristsinvestmentcrowdscriticismcustomers
- The offer attracted many customers.
इस प्रस्ताव ने बहुत से ग्राहक खींचे।
adverb + attract
stronglyeasilynaturallyespeciallyimmediately
- Bright colours strongly attract children.
चटक रंग बच्चों को बहुत आकर्षित करते हैं।
be attracted + to / by
tobytowardsto the ideaby the offer
- Many were attracted by the high salary.
बहुत से लोग ऊँचे वेतन से आकर्षित हुए।
attract + a person
young peopletalentvotersbeesaudience
- The party hopes to attract young voters.
पार्टी युवा मतदाताओं को आकर्षित करना चाहती है।
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- The festival attracts lakhs of devotees every year.
यह त्योहार हर वर्ष लाखों श्रद्धालुओं को खींचता है।
- Flowers attract bees and butterflies.
फूल मधुमक्खियों और तितलियों को आकर्षित करते हैं।
- The loud music attracted the attention of the neighbours.
तेज़ संगीत ने पड़ोसियों का ध्यान खींचा।
- Low prices help shops attract customers.
कम दाम दुकानों को ग्राहक खींचने में मदद करते हैं।
- Opposites attract, as the saying goes.
कहावत है कि विपरीत स्वभाव वाले एक-दूसरे को आकर्षित करते हैं।
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✗ She is attracted by the singer.
✓ She is attracted to the singer.
For personal liking, use attracted to; by is for the cause.
व्यक्तिगत झुकाव के लिए 'attracted to' आता है; 'by' कारण के लिए है।
✗ The offer attracted to many people.
✓ The offer attracted many people.
Attract is transitive and has no preposition.
'Attract' सकर्मक है और preposition नहीं लेता।
✗ The show attractive many visitors.
✓ The show attracts many visitors.
A verb is needed; attractive is an adjective.
यहाँ क्रिया चाहिए; 'attractive' विशेषण है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Attract, draw and appeal all pull, differing in force.
'Attract', 'draw' और 'appeal' खींचते हैं, पर बल भिन्न है।
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§Grammar and usage
Attracted to a person or an idea, attracted by a quality.
व्यक्ति या विचार के लिए 'attracted to' और गुण के लिए 'attracted by' आता है।