attraction

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/əˈtɹækʃn̩/

noun 5

Collocations

(noun.) fact of attracting/being attracted

ADJ

fatal, irresistible, obvious, powerful, strong

mutual

The two colleagues felt a mutual attraction that gradually developed into a strong friendship.

gravitational, magnetic, physical, sexual

VERB + ATTRACTION

feel

Many people feel a powerful attraction to the mountains and spend their vacations hiking there.

see

I finally understand why my friends see the attraction of living in the city.

have, hold

Modern art galleries don't have much attraction for my grandmother, who prefers traditional paintings.

exert

The bright lights of the city exert a powerful attraction on young people from rural areas.

PREP

~ between

There was an instant attraction between the two strangers when they met at the conference.

~ to/towards

Many tourists feel a strong attraction towards the historic old town in the city center.

PHRASES

the centre of attraction

The new puppy quickly became the centre of attraction at the family gathering.

(noun.) sth that attracts people

ADJ

added, big, chief, great, main, major, obvious, special, star

The beach's biggest attraction for families is the shallow water and gentle waves.

popular, tourist

VERB + ATTRACTION

have

Working from home has the attraction of saving time on commuting.

be, prove

The new water park has become a major attraction for families in our city.

PREP

for

The beach has always been a major attraction for families seeking a fun summer vacation.

Definitions

noun

The tendency to attract.

The Moon is held in its orbit by the attraction of the Earth's gravity.

The feeling of being attracted (to something).

I felt a strange attraction towards the place.

When you're well enough off so's you don't have to fret about anything but your heft or your diseases you begin to get queer, I suppose. And the queerer the cure for those ailings the bigger the attraction. A place like the Right Livers' Rest was bound to draw freaks, same as molasses draws flies.

The feeling of being attracted (to something).

Murphy struggled with his attraction to men while remaining happily married all his life, daily negotiating the challenges of living in two locations simultaneously. These doublings of desire and emotional attachment left their trace in the multiple doublings within […] the billboard painting he made to signpost the home he created with his wife Sara […]

"I'm asexual," Yazhiisai said, the words spilling out faster than she intended. "I don't experience attraction the way most people do. I'm telling you this because I don't want there to be any surprises."

An event, location, or business that has a tendency to draw interest from visitors, and in many cases, local residents.

The new mall should be a major attraction.

Star Tours is a very cool Disney World attraction.

The sacrifice of pieces in order to expose the enemy king.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the quality of arousing interest

attractiveness

noun — a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts

attractor
attracter
magnet

noun — an entertainer who attracts large audiences

draw
attractor
attracter

Antonyms

repulsion

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

The Moon is held in its orbit by the attraction of the Earth's gravity.

Wiktionary

I felt a strange attraction towards the place.

Wiktionary

I feel a strong attraction to the music of Beethoven.

Tatoeba · #34026

But it was not successful for long because everyone, even religious people, had a strong attraction to the game.

Tatoeba · #53605

Do you feel any attraction for this book?

Tatoeba · #57079

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