attract, allure, charm, captivate, fascinate, enchant mean to draw another by exerting a powerful influence. attract applies to any degree or kind of ability to exert influence over another. (of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something towards them, by the…. Definition of attract verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Summer attracts visitors to the countryside. [VERB noun adverb/preposition] If someone or something attracts you, they have particular qualities which cause you to like or admire them. If a particular quality … attract (əˈtrækt) vb (mainly tr) 1. to draw (notice, a crowd of observers, etc) to oneself by conspicuous behaviour or appearance (esp in the phrase attract attention) Attract definition: To cause to draw near or adhere by physical force.